Siemens Gigaset DE380 IP R - Manual (Page 77)

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Glossary
DSLAM
Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
The DSLAM is a switch cabinet in an exchange at which all subscriber con-
nectors converge.
DTMF
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
Another description for dual tone multi-frequency dialing (DTMF).
Dynamic IP Address
A dynamic IP address is assigned to a network component automatically via
DHCP. The dynamic IP address for a network component can change every
time it registers or at certain time intervals.
See also: Static IP address
DynDNS
Dynamic DNS
Domain names and IP addresses are realized via DNS. For Dynamic IP
Addresses this service is now enhanced with "Dynamic DNS". This permits
the use of a network component with a dynamic IP address as a Server on
the Internet. DynDNS ensures that a service can always be addressed on the
Internet under the same Domain name irrespective of the current IP
address.
E
ECT
Explicit Call Transfer
Participant A calls participant B. He puts the connection on hold and calls
participant C. Rather than connect everyone in a three-party conference, A
now transfers participant B to C and hangs up.
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Memory building block in your phone with fixed data (e.g., default and cus-
tomized settings) and data saved automatically (e.g., entries to the list of
callers).
Ethernet network
Wired LAN.