BandRich Inc. C505A User Manual

 
 

 

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3.5G/ HSPA: A more recent standard of mobile networking technology; 

generally uses HSDPA   

3.75G/ HSPA: A more recent standard of mobile networking 

technology; generally uses HSUPA 

4G/LTE: LTE is the next-step of the evolution of UMTS (3G) and 

HSDPA (3.5G), now known as 4G. 

APN (Access Point Name/Network): Provides GPRS routing 

information. Consists of: 

Network ID:  Identifies the external service requested by a GPRS 

user.  

Mobile network operator ID: Specifies routing information. 

ARFCN (Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number): The 

specific ID numbers for all radio channels used in cellular mobile 

communications. 

bps (bits per second): How data flow is measured.   

DNS (Domain Name System): Helps route network traffic by making 

the addressing process more user-friendly. 

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): How devices obtain 

IP addresses from a server. 

Global Evolution): Advanced GPRS that delivers multimedia and 

other data needing greater bandwidth at up to 237 kbps. 

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service): Delivers data in packets at 

up to 86 kbps. 

GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications): The most 

popular cellular network, mostly operates in 850-900 or 1800-1900 

MHz; the primary 2G system. 

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity): A number unique to 

each GSM/UMTS device that can be used block network access by a 

stolen mobile device. 

IP (Internet Protocol): Routes packets over a network. 

HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access): Advanced WCDMA 

that delivers downlink bandwidth intensive data at up to 7.2Mbps; 

typically associated with 3.5G. 

HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access): Advanced WCDMA 

that delivers uplink bandwidth intensive data at up to 5.76Mbps; 

typically associated with 3.75G. 

3.75G/HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access +): This is also known as 

HSPA Evolved, is the next step and is more focused on delivering data 

service enabling speeds of up to 42Mbps in the downlink and 11Mbps 

in the uplink.. 

LTE(long term evolution): LTE is the next-step of the evolution of 

UMTS (3G) and HSDPA (3.5G), now known as 4G. that delivers 

downlink bandwidth intensive data at up to 100Mbps and uplink 

bandwidth intensive data at up to 100Mbps 

Kbps (Kilobits per second): A data flow measure; 1024 bits/second. 

LAN (Local Area Network): A data network with limited range but 

good bandwidth. 

Mbps (Megabits per second): A data flow measure; 1,048,576 

bits/second. 

NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification): a Windows device 

driver interface that enables a single network interface card to support 

multiple network protocols. 

PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol): An internet connection method. 

PIN (Personal Identity Number): Four to eight digital numbers SIM 

card security code; allows access to the carrier’s network. 

Rx: Shorthand for Reception. 

SIM (Subscriber Identity Module): A small card that contains key 

mobile device identification, subscription and contact information. 

SMS (Short Messaging Service): Allows text messages of up to 160 

characters. 

Tx: Shorthand for Transmission. 

UMTS: Universal Mobile Telecommunications System   is one of 

the third-generation (3G) cell phone technologies 

WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access): Advanced 

EDGE that supports 384kbps data flow. Most 3G networks use this 

standard; aka UMTS. 

EVDO (Evolution-Data Optimized) Rev. A: The EV-DO feature of 

CDMA2000 networks provides access to mobile devices with forward 

link air interface speeds of up to 3.1 Mbit/s.