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DynDNS
Dynamic DNS
Domain names and IP addresses are assigned via DNS. For
service is enhanced with "Dynamic DNS". This permits the use of a network component
with a dynamic IP address as a
can always be addressed on the Internet under the same
the current IP address.
E
ECT
Explicit Call Transfer
Participant A calls participant B. The participant puts the connection on hold and calls
participant C. Rather than connect everyone in a three-party conference, A now trans-
fers participant B to C and hangs up.
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Memory building block in your phone with fixed data (e.g., default and customised
settings) and data saved automatically (e.g., call list entries).
Ethernet network
Wired LAN.
F
Firewall
You can use a firewall to protect your network against unauthorised external access.
This involves combining various measures and technologies (hardware and/or soft-
ware) to control the flow of data between a private network you wish to protect and
an unprotected network (e.g., the Internet).
See also: NAT.
Firmware
Device software in which basic information is saved for the functioning of a device. To
correct errors or update the device software, a new version of the firmware can be
loaded into the device's memory (firmware update).
Fixed IP address
A fixed IP address is assigned to a network component manually during network con-
figuration. Unlike the
Flat rate
Billing system for an
fee. There are no additional charges for the duration of the connection or number of
connections.
Fragmentation
Data packets that are too big are split into smaller packets (fragments) before they are
transferred. They are put together again when they reach the recipient (defrag-
mented).
Full duplex
Data transmission mode in which data can be sent and received at the same time.
Server on the Internet. DynDNS ensures that a service
Dynamic IP address, a fixed IP address does not change.
Internet connection. The Internet provider charges a set monthly
Glossary
Dynamic IP addresses
Domain name, regardless of
this
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