Glossary
Subnet mask one, two or three parts form the network number, the remainder the computer number. You can find out the IP address of your PC using the ipconfig command.
IP addresses can be assigned manually (see Static IP address) or automatically (see Dynamic IP address).
On the Internet Domain names are normally used instead of the IP addresses. DNS is used to assign Domain names to IP addresses.
The Gigaset Router has a Private IP address and a Public IP address.
IP address pool
The Gigaset Router's IP address pool defines a range of IP addresses that the router's DHCP Server can use to assign Dynamic IP addresses.
IPSec
Internet Protocol Security
The term IPSec covers a number of Protocols used for encrypted transmission of data packets over the Internet. IPSec uses digital certificates for device authentication. IPSec is offered by Internet Service Providers for implementing Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
ISP
Internet Service Provider see Internet Service Provider
L2TP
Layer Two Tunneling Protocol
L2TP is an extension of PPTP and is offered by Internet Service Providers for implementing Virtual Private Networks (VPN). It covers most of the features of PPTP but with less overhead and is better for managed networks.
LAN
A local network links network components so that they can exchange data and share resources. The physical range is restricted to a particular area (a site). As a rule the users and operators are identical. A local network can be connected to other local networks or a
With the Gigaset SE105 dsl/cable you can set up both a wired local Ethernet network and a wireless IEEE
Lease time
Lease Time defines the period of time in which the PCs retain the Dynamic IP address assigned to them by the DHCP server without changing them.
Local IP address
MAC address
Media Access Control
The MAC address is used for the globally unique identification of a Network adapter. It comprises six parts (hexadecimal numbers), e. g.
Mbps
Million of bits per second
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