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HTTP
— Hypertext Transfer Protocol. An application-level protocol for accessing the World Wide Web
over the Internet.
ICCID
— Integrated Circuit Card IDentification. A serial number stored in and engraved or printed on a
SIM card that internationally identifies the card.
IEEE —
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. An international technical/professional society
that promotes standardization in technical disciplines.
IP
— Internet Protocol. The mechanism by which packets are routed between computers on a
network.
IP Type
— The type of service provided over a network.
IP address
— Internet Protocol address. The address of a device attached to an IP network (TCP/IP
network).
ISP
— Internet Service Provider. Also referred to as the service carrier, an ISP provides Internet
connection service. (See Network Operator)
Kbps
— Kilobits per second. The rate of data flow.
LAN
— Local Area Network. A type of network that lets a group of computers, all in close proximity
(such as inside an office building), communicate with one another. It does not use common carrier
circuits though it can have gateways or bridges to other public or private networks.
MAC Address
— Media Access Control. A number that uniquely identifies each network hardware
device. MAC addresses are 12-digit hexadecimal numbers.
MEID
— Mobile Equipment IDentifier. A globally unique number for a physical piece of mobile station
equipment.
Mbps
— Megabits per second.
microSD / microSDHC
— A small, removable flash memory card available in various storage sizes.
Some products have a slot that allows them to utilize this external memory.
MSID
— Mobile Station IDentifier. A number for a mobile phone that identifies that phone to the
network. These numbers are carrier specific.
NDIS
— Network Driver Interface Specification. NDIS is a Windows specification for how
communication protocol programs (such as TCP/IP) and network device drivers should communicate
with each other.
Network Mask
— A number that allows IP networks to be subdivided for security and performance.
Network Operator
— The vendor who provides your wireless access. Known by different names in
different regions, some examples are: wireless provider, network provider, and service provider.
Network Technology
— The technology on which a particular network provider’s system is built; such
as CDMA and EVDO.
Port
— A virtual data connection used by programs to exchange data. It is the endpoint in a logical
connection. The port is specified by the port number.
Port Forwarding
— A process that allows remote devices to connect to a specific computer within a
private LAN.
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Port Number
A 16-bit number used by the TCP and UDP protocols to direct traffic on a TCP/IP
host. Certain port numbers are standard for common applications.
Protocol
— A standard that enables connection, communication, and data transfer between
computing endpoints.
PRL
— Preferred Roaming List. A list that your wireless phone or device uses to determine which
networks to connect with when you are roaming. (Network operator specific)
Protocol
— A standard that enables connection, communication, and data transfer between
computing endpoints.
Proxy
— A firewall mechanism that replaces the IP address of a host on the internal (protected)
network with its own IP address for all traffic passing through it.
PUK code
(Pin Unlock Key) — A PUK is required when you enter an incorrect PIN 3 times. After
entering the wrong PIN 3 times, the SIM card is disabled.
RAS
— Remote Access Service. A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to
the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem.
Rev A
— CDMA EV-DO Rev. A is a leading-edge wireless technology with higher data rates and higher
system capacity. It is a fully backward compatible standard and remains interoperable with deployed
EV-DO networks and devices around the world. The increased data rates on Rev. A’s physical layer
enable richer applications and services. For more information, visit
www.cdg.org
.
Router
— A device that directs traffic from one network to another.
SIM
— Subscriber Identification Module. Found in GSM network technology, the SIM is a card
containing identification information for the subscriber and their account. The SIM card can be moved
to different devices.
SMS
— Short Message Service. A service for sending short messages of up to 160 (224 in 5-bit mode)
characters to mobile devices. SMS is also known as text messaging.
SSID
— Service Set IDentifier. The name assigned to a WiFi network.
TCP/IP
— Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
The set of communications protocols used
for the Internet and other similar networks.
UI
— User Interface. The part of a software application or hardware device that a user sees and
interacts with.
USB
— Universal Serial Bus. A connection type for computing device peripherals such as a printer,
mobile modem, etc. USB connectors may be used for data transfer or charging.
USB Port Types
— The USB ports on computers and hubs have a rectangular Type A socket, and
peripheral devices have a cable with a Type A plug. Peripherals that do not have an attached cable
have a square Type B socket on the device and a separate cable with a Type A and Type B plug. Ports
and connectors are available in different sizes (for example, standard, mini, and micro).
VPN
— Virtual Private Network. A secure private network that runs over the public Internet.
Commonly used to connect to an office network from elsewhere.
WAN
— Wide Area Network. A public network that extends beyond architectural, geographical, or
political boundaries (unlike a LAN, which is usually a private network located within a room, building,
or other limited area).
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WCDMA
— Wideband Code-Division Multiple Access. A 3G mobile wireless technology that promises
much higher data speeds to mobile and portable wireless devices. Another name for UMTS.
WEP
— Wired Equivalent Privacy. An IEEE standard security protocol for 802.11 networks. Superseded
by WPA and WPA2.
WiFi
— Wireless Fidelity. Any system that uses the 802.11 standard developed and released in 1997 by
the IEEE.
WiFi Client
— A wireless device that connects to the Internet via WiFi.
WPA/WPA2
— WiFi Protected Access. A security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks from the WiFi
Alliance.
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