Siemens SX763 Manual Do Utilizador

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Rekey interval
The rekey interval is the period after which new keys are automatically generated for 
data encryption with 

.

Remote management
Remote management refers to the ability to manage a network from a network compo-
nent that is actually outside the local network (

).

Repeater
A repeater extends the range of a wireless local network by relaying data from the 

 to additional PCs or 

.

Roaming
Roaming extends the range of a wireless LAN by using several 

 that use the 

same 

 and the same radio channel and are linked via 

. The PCs in the net-

work can switch dynamically between several access points without losing the existing 
network connection. 

Router
A router directs data packets from one local network (

) to another via the fastest 

route. A router makes it possible to connect networks that have different network tech-
nologies. For example, it can link a local network with 

 or 

 technology to 

.

See also: 

Server
A server makes a service available to other network components (

). The term 

"server" is often used to refer to a computer or PC. However, it can also mean an appli-
cation that provides a particular service such as 

 or a Web service.

SIP
Session Initiation Protocol
SIP is a standard for data transfer in Internet telephony (

). It describes how a call is 

carried over the data network and which components plus which transport and signal-
ling protocols are involved.

SIP proxy server
The SIP proxy server sets up the connection to the Internet for Internet telephony (

) 

for all connected 

.

SIP client
A SIP client enables Internet telephony (

). It can be installed as software on a PC and 

thereby enable Internet telephony via the local network in wireless or wired mode. Wire-
less SIP phones (WLAN handsets) can likewise be used via the local network for Internet 
telephony.