Gigaset SX763 User Manual page 144

Glossary
Port forwarding
In port forwarding, the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl directs data packets from the
that are addressed to a particular
work component. This enables servers within the local network to offer services on the
Internet without them needing a
See also: Virtual server
PPPoA
Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM
PPPoA is a Protocol for connecting network components in a local Ethernet network to
the Internet via an ATM network.
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet = Point-to-Point Protocol over
PPPoE is a Protocol for connecting network components in a local Ethernet network to
the Internet via a modem.
Private IP address
The private IP address
address within the local network (LAN). The network operator can assign any address
he or she wants. Devices that act as a link from a local network, such as the Gigaset
SX763 WLAN dsl, have a private and a
Protocol
A protocol describes the agreements for communicating in a network. It contains rules
for opening, administering and closing a connection, as well as in relation to data for-
mats, time frames and possibly troubleshooting. Communication between two applica-
tions requires different protocols at various levels, for example the
the Internet.
PVC
Permanent Virtual Circuit
A permanent virtual circuit is a logical connection in an ATM network.
QoS
Quality of Service
QoS allows network traffic to be sorted according to priorities. When this parameter is
activated, Internet telephony is given priority over other data traffic. This is a precondi-
tion for problem-free calls.
Radio network
See WLAN
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Port to the corresponding port of the appropriate net-
Public IP
(also known as the local IP address) is a network component's
Public IP
address.
address.
Internet
Ethernet
TCP/IP protocols for