AirLive Traveler3G - Manual (Page 121)

11. Glossary
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ng products. Some of information in this glossary might be
outdated, please use with caution.
ter): Every non-router IP device needs to configure a default
nds out an IP packet, if the destination is not on
lt gateway, which will then
l. This protocol automatically gives every
name (such as www.Portablerouter.com) and one or more IP
addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and
their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is
requested (as in typing "Portablerouter.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to
the proper IP address. The DNS server IP address used by the computers on your home
network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you.
DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing
phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.
Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special
cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per second (Mbps).
Idle Timeout: Idle Timeout is designed so that after there is no traffic to the Internet for a
pre-configured amount of time, the connection will automatically be disconnected.
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11.
Glossary
The wireless network glossary contains explanation or information about common terms
used in wireless networki
Default Gateway (Rou
gateway’s IP address. When the device se
the same network, the device has to send the packet to its defau
send it out towards the destination.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protoco
computer on your home network an IP address.
DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet
servers to have a domain