Grundig RRCD 3760 WEB Manual page 65

INFORMATION
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Proxy server
A proxy or proxy server is a service program for computer networks
that administers data transfer. It makes data transfer faster, can also
increase security by implementing access control mechanisms.
The transfer is conducted between computers or programs in com-
puter networks. On the server side, the proxy acts as a client, on the
client side it acts as a server.
Router
A router is a network component that links several computer
networks.
The router analyses (on the basis of layer 3 information) the network
packages of a protocol it receives and forwards it to the intended
destination network.
Conventional routers work on layer 3 of the application layer.
A router has an interface for every network connected to it. When
data is received, the router determines the correct path to the desti-
nation and thereby the suitable interface via which the data can be
transferred. For this it uses a locally available routing table that spec-
ifies via which router connection a particular network can be
reached.
Security (WEP/WPA)
WEP (wired equivalent privacy) is the standard encryption algorithm
for WLAN. It controls both access to the network as well as ensuring
the confidentiality and integrity of data. This procedure is seen as in-
secure nowadays.
For this reason, more modern WLAN installations should use the
more secure WPA encryption.
V-Tuner
Service provider that provides Internet radio stations.
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