Glossary of Terms
RLXIB-IHW-66
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802.11a, b, g
User Manual
Industrial Hotspot
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Page 87 of 109
May 18, 2009
bps
Bits per Second. A measure of data transmission speed across a network or
communications channel;bps is the number of bits that can be sent or received
per second.
C
Channel
One portion of the available radio spectrum that all devices on a wireless network
use to communicate. Changing the channel on the access point/router can help
reduce interference.
Client
A client is software program, or the device on which that program runs, that
makes requests for information from a software program, or the device on which
that program runs, in a client-server relationship.
A Client on an Ethernet network is equivalent to a Master on a serial network.
Configuration PC
A Computer that contains the IH Browser Setup/Diagnostic software (for
Frequency Hopping radios), or RadioLinx IH Browser Setup/Diagnostic software
(for Industrial Hotspot and Industrial Broadband radios).
D
dBi
Decibels referenced to an "ideal" isotropic radiator in free space; frequently used
to express antenna gain
dBm
Decibels referenced to one milliwatt (mW); an "absolute" unit used to measure
signal power (transmit power output or received signal strength)
DCE
Data communications equipment. A modem, for example.
Decibel (dB)
A measure of the ratio between two signal levels; used to express gain (or loss)
in a system.
Default Gateway
The IP address of a network router where data is sent if the destination IP
address is outside the local subnet. The gateway is the device that routes the
traffic from the local area network to other networks such as the Internet.