Virgin Mobile MIFI 2200 User Manual
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NNTP — Network News Transfer Protocol. An Internet application protocol for reading and posting
Usenet (newsgroup) articles.
Usenet (newsgroup) articles.
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PC Card — PCMCIA’s hardware standard for peripheral devices for laptop computers. Superseded by
the ExpressCard.
the ExpressCard.
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PCMCIA — Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. An international standards
organization of industry-leading companies for the definition of personal computer peripheral device
standards.
organization of industry-leading companies for the definition of personal computer peripheral device
standards.
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PDA — Personal Digital Assistant. A handheld device used for organization, notes, address books, etc.
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POP — Post Office Protocol. An Internet protocol for retrieving email from a remote server over a TCP/
IP connection.
IP connection.
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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.
connection. The port is specified by the port number.
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Port Forwarding — A process that allows remote devices to connect to a specific computer within a
private LAN.
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.
Certain port numbers are standard for common applications.
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Protocol — A standard that enables connection, communication, and data transfer between
computing endpoints.
computing endpoints.
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PPP — Point-to-Point Protocol. A method of connecting a computer to the Internet.
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PPTP — Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. A method for implementing virtual private networks that
does not provide confidentiality or encryption but relies on the tunneling process for security.
does not provide confidentiality or encryption but relies on the tunneling process for security.
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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)
networks to connect with when you are roaming. (Network operator specific)
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Protocol — A standard that enables connection, communication, and data transfer between
computing endpoints.
computing endpoints.
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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.
network with its own IP address for all traffic passing through it.
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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.
entering the wrong PIN 3 times, the SIM card is disabled.
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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.
the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem.
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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
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
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RFB — Remote Frame Buffer. A protocol for remote access to graphical user interfaces.
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Router — A device that directs traffic from one network to another.
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RTP — Real-time Transport Protocol. A packet format for streaming multimedia over the Internet.