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Gateway
The computer or router in your network through which the data traffic with the world outside your network, i.e. the Internet is handled.
Client
Network device that draws data out of the network, decodes it and converts it for example, into analogue music signals, which then can be played through amplifiers and speakers. Streaming clients also contain functions for displaying media content and for navigating in the Internet or on servers.
DHCP
DHCP is an abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is primarily used to enable clients to fetch their network configuration automatically from a server or router.
The MMM supports DHCP.
IP Address
Network address. Each device in the network needs an IP address through which it can be reached and uniquely identified. Network addresses may not occur twice. This is important if network addresses are assigned manually. If addresses are issued in your network through DHCP, you don't need to worry about the IP address assignment as the DHCL server automatically handles the question of address management.
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MAC Address
The MAC address (Media Access Control) is the unique hardware address that is used for the unambiguous identification of the device in the network.
With the MMM, the MAC address can either be read out in Setup on Page #1 or alternatively, if it has not yet been installed, from the MAC sticker on the back of the module.
NAS
Network Attached Storage. As a rule, this is a storage device with a very large capacity > 500 GB, which other devices can access. If the NAS server contains an
Power Line – LAN
With the Power Line LAN, data is transmitted through the existing power cable network.