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Appendix A - Glossary
Glossary
2G
- Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a switchover from analog to digital; most 2G
networks use GSM.
3G
- Third-generation mobile networking technology that enables simultaneous transfer of voice and non-voice data;
most 3G networks use WCDMA.
3.5G
- A more recent standard of mobile networking technology; generally uses HSDPA.
3.75G
- A more recent standard of mobile networking technology; generally uses HSUPA.
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.
DUN (Dial-Up Network)
- Windows component that enables online access via a modem.
EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment/Enhanced Data for 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.
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