Novatel Wireless NRM-MC950D Manual Do Utilizador
Glossary
Glossary
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When your Merlin XU870 has found a cellular network and has
registered to it, the LED will flash (see page 47). In this state you can
send and receive SMS. However, to pass data (i.e., surf the web or
check your email), you must be connected.
registered to it, the LED will flash (see page 47). In this state you can
send and receive SMS. However, to pass data (i.e., surf the web or
check your email), you must be connected.
APN
Access Point Name. Provides routing information for GPRS. The APN
consists of two parts; the Network ID, which identifies the external
service requested by a user of the GPRS service, and the Operator ID,
which specifies routing information.
consists of two parts; the Network ID, which identifies the external
service requested by a user of the GPRS service, and the Operator ID,
which specifies routing information.
bps
Bits per second rate of data flow.
Broadband
High capacity high speed, transmission channel with a wider bandwidth
than conventional copper telephone lines. Broadband channels can
carry video, voice, and data simultaneously.
than conventional copper telephone lines. Broadband channels can
carry video, voice, and data simultaneously.
Connected
To connect to the cellular network you require an APN. You might also
require a user name and password, depending on your service provider.
Once you are connected, you can pass data (i.e., surf the web or check
your email).
require a user name and password, depending on your service provider.
Once you are connected, you can pass data (i.e., surf the web or check
your email).
EDGE
Enhanced Data GSM Environment OR Enhanced Data for Global
Evolution. EDGE is an enhanced version of GPRS that enables the
delivery of multimedia and other broadband applications to mobile
devices. It is designed to deliver data downloads at rates up to 237 kbps
and is considered an evolutionary step to 3G/UMTS.
Evolution. EDGE is an enhanced version of GPRS that enables the
delivery of multimedia and other broadband applications to mobile
devices. It is designed to deliver data downloads at rates up to 237 kbps
and is considered an evolutionary step to 3G/UMTS.
Firewall
A hardware or software boundary that protects a network or single
computer from unwanted outside traffic.
computer from unwanted outside traffic.
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