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Glossary
Dynamic IP address
A dynamic
IP address
means that the IP address of a network component can change with every login or at
certain intervals.
See also:
Static IP address
DynDNS
Dynamic DNS
The assignment of
Domain names
Service (DNS). This service is now enhanced with so-called Dynamic DNS (DynDNS) for
Dynamic IP
addresses. This enables the use of a network component with a dynamic IP
address as a
Server
addressed on the
Internet
address.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a network technology for local networks (LANs) defined by the
ard IEEE 802.3. Ethernet uses a base-band cable with a transfer rate of 10 or 100
or 1 Gbps.
File Server
See
Server
Firewall
Firewalls are used by network operators as protection against unauthorised external
access. This involves a whole bundle of hardware and software actions and technologies
that monitor and control the data flow between the private network to be protected and
an unprotected network such as the Internet.
See also:
NAT
Flat rate
Flat rate is a particular billing system for
vider
charges a monthly fee regardless of the duration and number of logins.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
FTP is a protocol for exchanging files on the Internet. You can use it, for example, to offer
files for downloading or to receive files from other users.
Full duplex
Data transfer mode in which data can be sent and received at the same time.
See also:
Half duplex
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 Router.
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is assigned to a network component automatically by DHCP. This
and
on the Internet. DynDNS ensures that a service can always be
under the same domain name regardless of the current IP
IP addresses
is handled by the Domain Name
Internet
connections. The
IEEE
as stand-
Mbps
Internet service pro-
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