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DynDNS
is handled by the Domain Name
Service (
). This service is now enhanced with so-called Dynamic DNS (DynDNS) for
. This enables the use of a network component with a dynamic IP
on the Internet. DynDNS ensures that a service can always be
addressed on the
under the same domain name regardless of the current IP
address.
Encryption
Encryption protects confidential information against unauthorised access. With an
encryption system, data packets can be sent securely over a network. The Gigaset
SX763 WLAN dsl offers
encryption and
for secure data transfer over wireless
networks.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a network technology for local networks (
) defined by the
as stand-
ard IEEE 802.3. Ethernet uses a base-band cable with a transfer rate of 10 or 100
.
Firewall
Firewalls are used by network operators as protection against unauthorised external
access. This involves a whole bundle of hardware and software actions and technolo-
gies that monitor and control the data flow between the private network to be pro-
tected and an unprotected network such as the
.
See also:
Flat rate
Flat rate is a particular billing system for
connections. The
charges a monthly fee regardless of the duration and number of logins.
Full duplex
Data transfer mode in which data can be sent and received at the same time.
See also:
Gateway
A gateway is a device for connecting networks with completely different architectures
(addressing, protocols, application interfaces etc.). Although it is not totally correct, the
term is also used as a synonym for
.
Global IP address
See
Half duplex
Operating mode for data transmission. Only one side can send and/or receive data at
the same time.
See also: