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Glossary
Rekey interval
The rekey interval is the period after which new keys are automatically generated for
data encryption with WPA-PSK.
Remote management
Remote management refers to the ability to manage a network from a network compo-
nent that is actually outside the local network (LAN).
Repeater
A repeater extends the range of a wireless local network by relaying data from the
Access point
to additional PCs or
Network
adapter.
Roaming
Roaming extends the range of a wireless LAN by using several
Access points
that use the
same
SSID
and the same radio channel and are linked via Ethernet. The PCs in the net-
work can switch dynamically between several access points without losing the existing
network connection.
Router
A router directs data packets from one local network (LAN) to another via the fastest
route. A router makes it possible to connect networks that have different network tech-
nologies. For example, it can link a local network with
Ethernet
or
WLAN
technology to
the Internet.
See also: Bridge, Switch, Hub,
Gateway
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.
Server
A server makes a service available to other network components (Clients). The term
"server" is often used to refer to a computer or PC. However it can also mean an appli-
cation that provides a particular service such as
DNS
or a Web service.
SIP
Session Initiation Protocol
SIP is a standard for data transfer in Internet telephony (VoIP). It describes how a call is
carried over the data network and which components plus which transport and signal-
ling protocols are involved.
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