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Glossary
DSLAM
Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
The DSLAM is a switch cabinet in an exchange at which all subscriber con-
nectors converge.
DTMF
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
Another description for dual tone multi-frequency dialing (DTMF).
Dynamic IP Address
A dynamic IP address is assigned to a network component automatically via
. The dynamic IP address for a network component can change every
time it registers or at certain time intervals.
See also:
DynDNS
Dynamic DNS
Domain names and IP addresses are realized via
. For
this service is now enhanced with "Dynamic DNS". This permits
the use of a network component with a dynamic IP address as a
. DynDNS ensures that a service can always be addressed on the
Internet under the same
irrespective of the current IP
address.
E
ECT
Explicit Call Transfer
Participant A calls participant B. He puts the connection on hold and calls
participant C. Rather than connect everyone in a three-party conference, A
now transfers participant B to C and hangs up.
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Memory building block in your phone with fixed data (e.g., default and cus-
tomized settings) and data saved automatically (e.g., entries to the list of
callers).
Ethernet network
Wired
.