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Gigaset SE366 WLAN / englisch / A31008-M1063-R101-4x-7619 / glossary.fm / 13.11.2008
Schablone 2004_12_27
Roaming
Roaming extends the range of a wireless LAN by using several Access points with the
same SSID and the same radio channel and linked via Ethernet. The PCs in the network
can switch dynamically between several access points without losing the existing net-
work 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 via 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 Provider gives you 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 network administration based on a system of shared information for management
data and network management messages (known as traps), and reports the occurrence
of events within the monitored network (e.g. an alarm message or notification of
configuration changes).
SPI
Stateful Packet Inspection
Your device uses SPI to monitor and limit access by traffic incoming from the Internet.
This allows it to identify and block certain types of attack such as Denial of Service (DoS).
A typical DoS attack may involve a remote computer paralysing a system and then
claiming to be the paralysed device in order to receive data intended for it.
SSID
Service Set Identifier
The SSID is used to identify the stations in a wireless network (WLAN). All wireless net-
work components with the same SSID form a common network. The SSID can be
assigned by the network operator.