SilverCrest SMRA 5.0 A1
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Network glossary
Access Point
Device which provides an access hub between a wireless (
WiFi
) network and a cabled one
(
LAN
). It gives wireless-compatible devices (laptops, smartphones, loud-speakers, etc. with
wireless functionality) access to the LAN and any other
networks
connected (e.g. the internet).
AP mode
Operating mode in which a Multiroom device can be connected and configured via the
wireless network (
WiFi
) using the
Smart-Audio
App or another compatible app.
Bluetooth
Industrial standard for wireless communication between devices. The range for this system is
normally max. 10 m. After an initial synchronisation (
pairing
) between two devices, the wireless
connection between them is automatically restored when the two devices are switched on and
within range at a later date.
DHCP
Abbreviation for “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol”. Computer networks can contain large
numbers of computers. Each computer is given a unique
IP address
to ensure the data intended
for it is only sent to it. There is the option either of assigning IP addresses yourself (these are
then fixed) or leaving this to a device within the network (normally the
router
). And this is what
the DHCP function does: after a computer is switched on, it is automatically assigned a free IP
address which is valid until it is switched off again.
DLNA
Abbreviation for “Digital Living Network Alliance”. Guidelines which define the interaction
between various multimedia devices when it comes to the transfer of digital content. They make
it possible to transfer this content to fixed home devices, mobile devices and other products
connected to various networks, including cable, satellite and mobile phone networks. These
guidelines also include standards such as
UPnP
.
Encryption
To prevent unauthorised persons gaining access to a wireless network, it should be encrypted.
There are numerous encryption algorithms, including WPS, WPA, WEP, etc.
Ethernet
Ethernet is without a doubt the most popular standard for computer networks. The signals can
be transferred via various types of cables and at differing speeds. A computer is connected to
one end of the cable, while the other end is connected to a
hub
or
switch
which acts a
distributor within the network.
Hub
Within the
network
, the hub is responsible for distributing data to the computers it is intended
for. In larger networks, this can be connected to additional hubs or switches, themselves serving
numerous computers. Many routers already incorporate a hub, allowing direct connection of
multiple computers and quick setup of small home networks.
