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Glossary
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IP address
The IP address is the unique network-wide address of a network component in a net-
work based on the TCP/IP protocol (for example in a local network (LAN) or on the Inter-
net). The IP address has four parts (decimal numbers) separated by full stops (for exam-
ple 192.168.1.1). The IP address comprises the network number and the computer
number. Depending on the Subnet mask, one, two or three parts form the network
number, the remainder forms the computer number. You can find out the IP address of
your PC using the ipconfig command.
IP addresses can be assigned manually (see Static IP address) or automatically
(see Dynamic IP address).
On the Internet, Domain names are normally used instead of the IP addresses. DNS is
used to assign domain names to IP addresses.
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl has a Private IP address and a Public IP address.
IP pool range
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's IP address pool defines a range of IP addresses that the
router's DHCP Server can use to assign Dynamic IP addresses.
ISP
(Internet Service Provider)
Internet Provider
LAN
Local network
A local network links network components so that they can exchange data and share
resources. The physical range is restricted to a particular area (a site). As a rule, the users
and operators are identical. A local network can be connected to other local networks
or to a wide-area network (WAN) such as the Internet.
With the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl, you can set up a wired local Ethernet network and a
wireless IEEE 802.11g standard network (WLAN).
Lease time
The lease time defines the period of time for which the PCs keep the Dynamic IP address
assigned to them by the DHCP server without changing them.
Local IP address
See Private IP address
MAC address
Media Access Control
The MAC address is used for the globally unique identification of a Network adapter. It
comprises six parts (hexadecimal numbers), for example 00-90-96-34-00-1A. The MAC
address is assigned by the network adapter manufacturer and cannot be changed.