User Manual

Appendix B - Terms and Meaning
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access tokens used in authentication methods.
LAN
Local Area Network is a network that extends within a limited area
for the primary purpose of computer networking.
Modbus
Standard data communication protocol for building automation
systems.
MQTTS
Message Queuing Telemetry Transport Secure is a network
protocol in TCP/IP networks with TLS encryption.
On-Premise
Within a building or site.
SSH
Secure Shell is a cryptographic network protocol for operating
network services securely over an unsecured network.
Siemens ID
IDaaS enables secure access of Siemens employees, customers,
and partners to different Siemens application and services.
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol is one of the main protocols
in TCP/IP networks, where TCP enables two hosts to establish a
connection and exchange streams of data.
TLS
Transport Layer Security is a cryptographic protocol that provides
end-to-end communications security over networks, and is widely
used for internet communications and online transactions
USB
Universal Serial Bus is an industry standard that establishes
specifications for cables and connectors and protocols for
connection, communication and power supply between computers,
peripheral devices and other computers.
UDP
User Datagram Protocol is a communication protocol, similar to
TCP. It enables two hosts to establish a connection and exchange
streams of data.
VPN
Virtual Private Network extends a private network across a public
network and enables users to send and receive data across shared
or public networks.
WAN
Wide Area Network is a network that extends over a large
geographical area for the primary purpose of computer networking.