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Glossary
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Uplink
Data that your Gigaset SE680 WiMAX modem forwards from your PC or local network to
external sites (e.g. to the Internet).
URL
Universal Resource Locator. Globally unique address of a domain on the Internet, e.g.
http://www.sagem-communications.com.
Virtual server
A virtual Server provides a service on the Internet that runs not on itself, but on another
network component. The Gigaset SE680 WiMAX can be configured as a virtual server. It
will then direct incoming calls for a service via Port forwarding directly to the appropri-
ate 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 network
technology that enables fast Internet connection even in remote areas where no other
connection possibility (e. g. DSL) is available.