Glossary
IP address
An IP address is the unique
IP addresses can be assigned manually (see Static (fixed) 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 SE505 dsl/cable has a Private IP address and a Public IP address.
IP Pool Range
The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable'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 the 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).
See also: PPTP, L2TP
ISP
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
Local Area Network
A Local Area 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 LAN can be connected to other LAN's or to a wide- area network (WAN) such as the Internet.
With the Gigaset SE105 dsl/cable you can set up both a wired local Ethernet network and a wireless IEEE
Local IP address
See Private 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.
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