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FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP net-
work.
Gateway A device that interconnects two or more networks with different, incompatible
communications protocols and translates among them.
GeminiG3
Third generation of Gemini
PD
products. Runs up to 128 kb/s in 50 kHz channel.
HDX Half Duplex. Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single
line, using separate Tx and Rx frequencies, but only one direction at a time.
HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol - The communications protocol used to connect
browsers to servers on the World Wide Web.
IPCONFIG A MS-Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP information for a par-
ticular networking device.
LNK / ACT LED Ethernet connection established / Ethernet activity taking place.
MAC ADDRESS Media Access Control - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each
networking interface.
NAT Network Address Translation - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local
area network to a different IP address for the Internet.
Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, stor-
age, and/or transmission between users.
Network speed This is the bit rate on the airlink between units.
Node A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.
OIP Dataradio’s Optimized IP – Compresses TCP and UDP headers, and filters un-
necessary acknowledgments. This makes the most use of the available band-
width.
OTA Over-The-Air - Convention for the transmission and reception of application-
related information in a wireless communications system. E.g.: OTA upgrade.
Palette Synchronization patterns used to identify the speed and coding of packets trans-
mitted over-the-air in E-DBA.
Paragon3
IP-based data radio base station used in mobile networks and designed specifi-
cally to fit the needs of vehicular applications. Runs up to 128 kb/s
Parallel Decode Patented technology used by GeminiG3 and Paragon3 featuring dual receivers
for added data decode sensitivity in multi-path and fading environments. (United
States Patent No: 6,853,694 B1)
Ping Packet Internet Groper - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particu-
lar IP address is online.
PLC Programmable Logic Controller. An user-provided intelligent device that can
make decisions, gather and report information, and control other devices.
PWR / PGM LED Indicates presence of DC power input /
Roaming Movement of a wireless node (GeminiG3) amongst Multiple Access Points
(Paragon3). GeminiG3 supports seamless roaming.
RS-232 Industry–standard interface for data transfer.
Smart Combining Digital processing method used to combine “Spatial Diversity” signals to opti-
mize performance. (See Parallel Decode)
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. Provides a means to monitor and control
network devices, and to manage configurations, statistics collection, perform-
ance, and security.