Siemens 108 - Glossary

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Glossary
Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 / englisch / A31008-M1030-B101-3x-7619 / glossary.fm / 06.11.2008
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Glossary
Access Point
An access point, such as the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108, is the centre of a wireless local
network (WLAN). It handles the connection of the wireless linked network components
and regulates the data traffic in the wireless network. The access point also serves as an
interface to other networks, e.g. an existing Ethernet LAN or via a modem to the Inter-
net. The operating mode of wireless networks with an access point is called Internet.
Auto Connect
Auto Connect means that applications such as Web browser, Messenger and Email auto-
matically open an Internet connection when they are launched. This can lead to high
charges if you do not have a flat rate arrangement. This function can be deactivated to
save call charges.
Broadcast
A Broadcast is a data packet not directed to a particular recipient but to all the network
components on the network.
BSSID
Basic Service Set ID
BSSID permits unique differentiation of one wireless network (WLAN) from another. On
the Internet, the BSSID is the MAC address of the Access Point. In wireless networks in
Ad-hoc mode, the BSSID is the MAC address of any one of the participants.
Client
A Client is an application that requests a service from a Server. For example, an http Cli-
ent on a PC in a local network requests data, i.e. Web pages from an HTTP Server on the
Internet. The network component (e.g. the PC) on which the Client application is run-
ning is often also called a Client.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DHCP handles the automatic assignment of IP address to network components. It was
developed because in large networks – especially the Internet – defining IP addresses is
very complex as participants frequently move, drop out or new ones join. A DHCP server
automatically assigns the connected network components (DHCP Client) from a defined
IP pool range to Dynamic IP address, thus saving a great deal of configuration work. In
addition, the address blocks can be used more effectively: since not all participants are
on the network at the same time, the same IP address can be assigned to different net-
work components in succession as and when required.
The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 includes a DHCP Server and so it can automatically
assign IP addresses for the PCs on its local network. You can specify that the IP addresses
for certain PCs are never changed.