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Rekey interval
The rekey interval is the period after which new keys are automatically generated for
data encryption with
WPA-PSK .
Remote management
Remote management refers to the ability to manage a network from a network compo-
nent that is actually outside the local network (
LAN ).
Repeater
A repeater extends the range of a wireless local network by relaying data from the
Access point to additional PCs or Network adapters .
Roaming
Roaming extends the range of a wireless LAN by using several Access points that use the
same SSID and the same radio channel and are linked via Ethernet . The PCs in the net-
work can switch dynamically between several access points without losing the existing
network connection.
Router
A router directs data packets from one local network ( LAN ) to another via the fastest
route. A router makes it possible to connect networks that have different network tech-
nologies. For example, it can link a local network with
Ethernet or WLAN technology to
the Internet .
See also: Bridge , Switch , Hub , Gateway
Server
A server makes a service available to other network components ( Clients ). The term
"server" is often used to refer to a computer or PC. However, it can also mean an appli-
cation that provides a particular service such as
DNS or a Web service.
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
The SMTP
Protocol is part of the TCP/IP protocol family. It governs the exchange of elec-
tronic mail on the Internet . Your Internet service provider provides you with access to an
SMTP server.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
The SNMP
Protocol is part of the TCP/IP protocol family. It provides a simple procedure
for administering the network based on a system of shared information for manage-
ment data and network management messages (known as traps) and reports the occur-
rence of events within the monitored network (e.g. an alarm message or notification of
configuration changes).