User's Manual

40 Thuraya IP+ Satellite Modem User Guide
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Glossary
APN: Access Point Name. APNs can be assigned to each external network interface
to allow communications among multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs). If use
of multiple ISPs is required in your network, on Thuraya IP+
wMMI Network
Settings screen you can enable APN and enter the value supplied by your Service
Provider.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is a communications protocol
that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of
IP addresses in an organization's network. With use of the Internet Protocol, each
machine that can connect to the Internet needs a unique IP address. You must
make sure that the Windows network settings on your PC are set to allow the
network to choose IP settings automatically.
DNS: Domain Name Service, a static, hierarchical name service for TCP/IP hosts. The
network administrator configures the DNS with a list of host names and IP
addresses, allowing users of workstations configured to query the DNS to specify
remote systems by host names rather than IP addresses. On Thuraya IP+
wMMI
Network Settings screen, a primary and possibly a secondary DNS address
supplied by your Service Provider must be assigned.
Ethernet: Ethernet is a local area networking method used widely throughout the
computer industry.
GGSN: Gateway GPRS Support Node.
GPRS: General Packet Radio System.
GPS: Global Positioning System. When the GPS receiver in Thuraya IP+
gets a bearing
on a GPS satellite, the receiver computes and stores the Modem’s location on
earth. That location is used in the Pointing Process to obtain your location
relative to the Thuraya Satellite.
NAT: Network Address Translation.
Normal Operational Mode: In this mode, Thuraya IP+
is connected to your network,
allowing you to perform standard system activities such as Internet browsing. The
other mode of Modem operation is Pointing Mode.
PDP: Packet Data Protocol.
Pointing Mode: In this mode, using Thuraya IP+
Protractor and Compass, and
referencing the Pointing Screen for indications of signal strength, you manipulate
the Modem antenna to get the optimum Thuraya Satellite signal strength for your
network connection. Pointing is required during Modem set-up or if the Modem
has been moved from its previous location. Once you have obtained the best
antenna position, you can enter Normal Operational Mode and be ready to
perform standard activities.