Glossary
Glossary
Access point
An Access Point, such as the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable, is the centre of a wireless local network (WLAN). It handles the connection of the wireless linked network components and regulates the data traffic in the wireless network. The Access Point also serves as an interface to other networks, e.g. an existing Ethernet LAN or via a modem to the Internet. The operating mode of wireless networks with an Access Point is called Infrastructure mode.
Ad-hoc mode
Auto Connect
Auto Connect means that applications such as Web browser, Messenger and Email automatically open an Internet connection when they are launched. This can lead to high charges if you are not using Flat rate. This function can be deactivated at the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable to save call charges.
Bridge
A Bridge connects several network segments to form a joint network, e. g. to make a TCP/IP network. The segments can have different physical characteristics, e. g. different connections such as Ethernet and wireless LANs. Linking individual segments via Bridges allows local networks of practically unlimited size.
See also: Switch, Hub, Router, Gateway
Broadcast
A Broadcast is a data packet not directed to a particular recipient but to all the network components on the network. The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable does not pass broadcast packets on; they always remain within the local network (LAN) it administers.
BSSID
Basic Service Set ID
BSSID permits unique differentiation of one wireless network (WLAN) from another. In Infrastructure mode the BSSID is the MAC address of the Access point. In wireless networks in
Client
A Client is an application that requests a service from a Server. For example, an http Client on a PC in a local network requests data, i.e. Web pages from an HTTP Server on the Internet. Frequently the network component (e. g. the PC) on which the Client application is running is also called a Client.
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