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Glossary
Glossary
Address Translation (NAT)
Network Address Translation. NAT is a method for converting IP addresses (mainly pri-
vate IP addresses) in a network to one or more public IP addresses on the Internet. With
NAT, several network components in a LAN can share a public IP address to connect to
the Internet. The network components of the local network are hidden behind the IP
address registered on the Internet. NAT is often used as part of the firewall in a network
because of this security function.
Bridge
A bridge connects several network segments to form a joint network, e.g. to make a
TCP/
IP
network. The segments can have different physical characteristics, e.g. different link-
ing such as Ethernet and wireless LANs. Local networks can be expanded by linking indi-
vidual segments via bridges.
dB
Decibel (a tenth of a Bel). Logarithmic unit of measurement for ratios between two cur-
rents, voltages, sound levels or powers. In order to depict large value differences clearly
and graphically, these are given in dB; e.g. 60 dB corresponds to the factor 1000 relative
to the voltage drops.
dBm
Decibel milliwatt. Power level in decibels relative to 1 milliwatt.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP handles the automatic assignment of IP
addresses to network components.
DHCP was developed because in large networks – especially the Internet – the defining
of IP addresses is very complex as subscribers frequently move, drop out or new ones
join. A
DHCP server
server automatically assigns the connected network components
(DHCP clients) dynamic IP addresses from a defined IP pool range, thus saving a great
deal of configuration work. In addition, the address blocks can be used more effectively:
since not all subscribers are on the network at the same time, the same
IP address
can
be assigned to different network components in succession as and when required.
DHCP server
There is a DHCP integrated into the Gigaset SX682 WiMAX that automatically assigns IP
addresses to PCs in the local network.
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