Specifications

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Glossary
configuration of the ADSL terminal device are stored on
the Auto Configuration Server by the given Internet Service
Provider. The process of automatic configuration via TR-
069 is initiated by the ADSL terminal device. First the user
enters a security key and then the settings are retrieved
from the Auto Configuration Server and implemented in
the ADSL terminal device without any further interaction
with the user. During this process all of the communica-
tion between the ADSL terminal device and the Auto Con-
figuration Server takes place in encrypted form.
UMTS abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications
System
UMTS is a third-generation (3G) mobile radio standard
with throughput rates of 384 Kbit/s to 7.2 Mbit/s.
The high throughput rates make it possible to support
multimedia services. With special cards or USB sticks the
Internet connection can also be provided for laptops or
computers via UMTS.
update A more recent version of software or firmware is called an
update. Updates are often free of charge, resolve minor
programming errors, and sometimes also offer new func-
tions.
upload This term designates the procedure of transmitting files
from one’s own computer to another computer in the Inter-
net.
UPnP abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
UPnP is an extension of the Microsoft Plug & Play standard
that allows devices to network globally and to exchange
services—without a central server or computer.
UPnP allows devices from all kinds of manufacturers (ste-
reo systems, routers, printers, house controls) to be con-
trolled via an IP-based network, with or without central
control through a gateway. It is based on a number of
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