Gigaset SX763 User Manual page 139

DynDNS
Dynamic DNS
The assignment of Domain names
Service (DNS). This service is now enhanced with so-called Dynamic DNS (DynDNS) for
Dynamic IP addresses. This enables the use of a network component with a dynamic IP
address as a Server
addressed on the Internet
address.
Encryption
Encryption protects confidential information against unauthorised access. With an
encryption system, data packets can be sent securely over a network. The Gigaset
SX763 WLAN dsl offers
networks.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a network technology for local networks (LANs) defined by the
ard IEEE 802.3. Ethernet uses a base-band cable with a transfer rate of 10 or 100 Mbps.
Static IP address
A static IP address is assigned to a network component manually during network con-
figuration. Unlike the
Firewall
Firewalls are used by network operators as protection against unauthorised external
access. This involves a whole bundle of hardware and software actions and technologies
that monitor and control the data flow between the private network to be protected and
an unprotected network such as the Internet.
See also: NAT
Flat rate
Flat rate is a particular billing system for
vider charges a monthly fee regardless of the duration and number of logins.
Full duplex
Data transfer mode in which data can be sent and received at the same time.
See also: Half duplex
Gateway
A gateway is a device for connecting networks with completely different architectures
(addressing, protocols, application interfaces etc.). Although it is not totally correct, the
term is also used as a synonym for Router.
Global IP address
See Public IP address
and
on the Internet. DynDNS ensures that a service can always be
under the same domain name regardless of the current IP
WEP encryption and
Dynamic IP address, a static (fixed) IP address never changes.
IP addresses is handled by the Domain Name
WPA for secure data transfer over wireless
Internet connections. The
Glossary
IEEE as stand-
Internet service pro-
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