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Glossary
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is responsible for making sure the data is received. The sender is not notified about
whether it is received or not.
Uplink
Data that your SE680 WiMAX modem forwards from your PC or local network to exter-
nal sites (e.g. to the Internet).
URL
Universal Resource Locator. Globally unique address of a domain on the Internet, e.g.
http://www.sagemcom.com.
Virtual server
A virtual Server provides a service on the Internet that runs not on itself, but on another
network component. The SE680 WiMAX can be configured as a virtual server. It will
then direct incoming calls for a service via Port forwarding directly to the appropriate
Port of the network component in question.
WAN
Wide Area Network. A WAN is a network that is not restricted to one particular area,
such as the Internet. A WAN is run by one or more public providers to enable private
access. You access the Internet via a Provider.
WiMAX
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. WiMAX is a modern wireless net-
work technology that enables fast Internet connection even in remote areas where no
other connection possibility (e. g. DSL) is available.