44 ThurayaIP Satellite Modem User Guide
APN: Access Point Name. APNs can be assigned to each external
network interface to allow communications among multiple Internet
Service Providers (ISPs). If use of multiple ISPs is required in your
network, on ThurayaIP wMMI Network Settings screen you can
enable APN and enter the value supplied by your Service Provider.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is a communications
protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and
automate the assignment of IP addresses in an organization's
network. With use of the Internet Protocol, each machine that can
connect to the Internet needs a unique IP address. You must make
sure that the Windows network settings on your PC are set to allow
the network to choose IP settings automatically.
DNS: Domain Name Service, a static, hierarchical name service for
TCP/IP hosts. The network administrator configures the DNS with a list
of host names and IP addresses, allowing users of workstations
configured to query the DNS to specify remote systems by host
names rather than IP addresses. On ThurayaIP wMMI Network
Settings screen, a primary and possibly a secondary DNS address
supplied by your Service Provider must be assigned.
Ethernet: Ethernet is a local area networking method used widely
throughout the computer industry. It is the only communication
interface supported by ThurayaIP.
GGSN: Gateway GPRS Support Node.
GPRS: General Packet Radio System.
GPS: Global Positioning System. When the GPS receiver in ThurayaIP gets
a bearing on a GPS satellite, the receiver computes and stores the
Modem’s location on earth. That location is used in the Pointing
Process to obtain your location relative to the Thuraya Satellite.
LAI: Location Area Identity.
Normal Operational Mode: In this mode, ThurayaIP is connected to your
network, allowing you to perform standard system activities such as
Internet browsing. The other mode of Modem operation is Pointing
Mode.
N-SAPI: Network Service Access Point Identifier.