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GlossaryPPPoEPoint-to-Point Protocol over EthernetPPPoE is a Protocol for connecting network components in a local Ethernet network tothe Internet via a modem.PPTPPoint-to-Point Tunneling ProtocolAn Internet connection using PPTP Protocol that creates a "tunnel" within an Internetconnection for a secure private connection in which the data are sent in encrypted form.The PPTP protocol is used in a Virtual Private Network (VPN).Private IP addressThe private IP address is a network component's address within the local area network(LAN). The network operator can assign any address he or she wants. Devices that actas a link from a local network such as the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable have a private and aPublic IP address.ProtocolA protocol describes the agreements for communication on a network. It contains rulesfor opening, administering and closing a connection, about data formats, time framesand error handling. Communications between two applications require differentprotocols at various levels, e.g. the TCP/IP protocols for the Internet.Public IP addressThe public IP address is a network component's address on the Internet. It is assigned bythe Internet Service Provider. Devices that create a link from a LAN to the Internet, suchas the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable, have a public and a Private IP address.Remote ManagementRemote Management refers to the ability to manage a network from a networkcomponent that is actually outside the local area network (LAN).RoamingWith Roaming, the range of a wireless LAN is increased by using several Access pointsthat use the same SSID and radio channel and which are interconnected by an Ethernet.The PC's within the network can switch dynamically between several Access Pointswithout losing an existing network connection.RouterA router directs data packets from one local area network (LAN) to another via thefastest route. A router makes it possible to connect networks that have differentnetwork technologies. For example, it can link a local network with Ethernet or WLANtechnology to the Internet.See also: Bridge, Switch, Hub, GatewayServerA Server makes a service available to other network components (Clients). The termServer is often used to refer to a computer or PC. However it can also mean anapplication that provides a particular service such as DNS or a Web service.130