Technical data

Glossary
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DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: enables assignment of the network configuration to
clients by a server (RFC 2131).
Diagnostics functions
The diagnostics functions cover the entire system diagnostics and include the recognition,
interpretation and reporting of errors within the automation system.
DNS
Domain Name System: service for responding to requests for name resolution.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol: a network protocol specified in RFC 959 (1985) for transmitting files
over IP networks.
GA
Global Address: Unique, global and permanently assigned IPv6 address that is also valid
outside the local network.
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service: packet-oriented service for data transmission in GSM
networks.
Hardware
Hardware is the entire physical and technical equipment of a automation system.
HTML
Hyper Text Markup Language: text-based markup language for structuring contents such as
texts, images, and hyperlinks in documents. HTML documents are the basis of the World
Wide Web and are displayed by a Web browser.
HTTP
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol: Protocol for transferring data over a network. It is mainly used
to download Web pages from the World Wide Web to a Web browser.
HTTPS
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer: Protocol for secure transmission of
data over a network. Encrypted and authenticated transfer of data in the World Wide Web.