User guide

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Glossary
● 3G — Third Generation. 3G refers to the third generation of mobile telephony technology.
● 4G — Fourth Generation. 4G refers to the fourth generation of mobile telephony technology.
● 802.11 (b, g, n) — A set of WLAN communication standards in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands.
● bps — Bits per second. The rate of data flow.
● Broadband — High-capacity high-speed transmission channel with a wider bandwidth than
conventional modem lines. Broadband channels can carry video, voice, and data simultaneously.
● CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access. It is the underlying channel access method used by some
mobile phone standards.
● DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Software found in servers and routers that
automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to clients logging into an IP network.
● DHCP Server — A server or service with a server that assigns IP addresses.
● DNS — Domain Name System. A system for converting host names and domain names into IP
addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol.
● Firewall — A hardware or software boundary that protects a network or single computer from
unwanted outside traffic.
● Firmware — A computer program embedded in an electronic device. Firmware usually contains
operating code for the device.
● GPS — Global Positioning System. A radio-based navigation system that allows users to determine
their location. The device uses satellite data to calculate its position. Commonly used in mapping and
navigation systems.
● Host Name — The unique name by which a network-attached device is known on a network.
● Hotspot — A WiFi (802.11) access point or the area covered by an access point. Used for connecting
to the Internet.
● Hot-Swappable — The ability to safely remove and replace a component (for example, a memory
card or USB device) from a device or computer while it is powered on.
● 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.
● IMEI — International Mobile Equipment Identity. Used in LTE networks to identify the device. It is
usually printed on the device and can often be retrieved using a USSD code.