Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Practical Tips page 87

Glossary
DSL
Digital Subscriber Line
DSL is a data transmission technique in which a connection to the
at 1.5 Mbps over normal telephone lines. A DSL connection is provided by an
Service Provider. It requires a DSL modem.
Dynamic IP address
A dynamic IP address
means that the IP address of a network component can change with every login or at
certain intervals.
See also: Static IP address
DynDNS
Dynamic DNS
Domain Name Service (DNS) is used to assign
mic IP addresss this service is now enhanced with the so-called Dynamic DNS (DynDNS).
This permits the use of a PC with a changing IP address as a
DynDNS ensures that a service on the
Domain name regardless of the current IP address.
Encryption
Encryption protects confidential information against unauthorised access. With an
encryption system data packets can be sent securely over a network. The Gigaset SE551
WLAN dsl/cable uses
works.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a network technology for local networks (LAN) defined by
IEEE 802.3. Ethernet uses a base band cable with a transmission rate of 10 or 100 Mbps.
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 control the data flow between the private network to be protected and an unpro-
tected 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 transmission mode in which data can be sent and received at the same time.
See also: Half duplex
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is assigned to a network component automatically via DHCP. This
Internet
WEP encryption for secure data transmission over wireless net-
Internet
Domain names and
Server
can always be addressed under the same
connections. The
Internet can be run
Internet
IP addresss. For Dyna-
on the Internet.
IEEE as Standard
Internet Service Pro-