Siemens Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl Specifications download pdf (Page 79)

Glossary

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PPPoA

Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM

PPPoA is a Protocol for connecting network components in a local Ethernet network to

the Internet via an ATM network.

PPPoE

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet

PPPoE is a Protocol for connecting network components in a local Ethernet network to

the Internet via a modem.

Private IP address

The private IP address (also known as the local IP address) is a network component's

address within the local network (LAN). The network operator can assign any address

he or she wants. Devices that act as a link from a local network, such as the Gigaset

SE587 WLAN dsl, have a private and a Public IP address.

Protocol

A protocol describes the agreements for communicating in a network. It contains rules

for opening, administering and closing a connection, as well as in relation to data for-

mats, time frames and possible troubleshooting. Communication between two applica-

tions requires different protocols at various levels, for example the TCP/IP protocols for

the Internet.

PVC

Permanent Virtual Circuit

A permanent virtual circuit is a logical connection in an ATM network. Multiple PVCs can

share the same physical connection at the same time.

Radio network

See WLAN

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 adapters.

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