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EDGE
— Enhanced Data for GSM Environment or Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution. A faster
version of GSM wireless service, it allows data to be delivered at rates of 384 Kbps and enables the
delivery of multimedia and other broadband applications. EDGE became available in 2001.
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Firewall — A hardware or software boundary that protects a network or single computer from
unwanted outside traffic.
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Firmware — A computer program embedded in an electronic device. Firmware usually contains
operating code for the device.
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FTP — File Transfer Protocol. A network protocol for exchanging files over a TCP network.
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Gateway — A network point that acts as an entrance to another network that uses a different
protocol.
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GPRS — General Packet Radio Services. A system used by GSM mobile phones for transmitting IP
packets. It also provides support for WCDMA based 3G networks.
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GSM — Global System for Mobile communication. A digital mobile telephony system widely used in
Europe and other parts of the world. GSM was first launched in 1991 and is the most widely used of
the three digital wireless telephony technologies (TDMA, GSM, and CDMA). GSM uses a variation of
TDMA.
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GPS — Global Positioning System. A radio-based navigation system that allows users to determine
their location. The device uses satellite data to calculate its position. Commonly used in mapping and
navigation systems.
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Hotspot — A Wi-Fi (802.11) access point or the area covered by an access point. Used for connecting
to the Internet.
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Hot-Swappable — The ability to safely remove and replace a component (for example, a memory
card or USB device) from a device or computer while it is powered on.
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HSPA — High Speed Packet Access. HIgh speed technology offering speeds of 7.2 Mbps downlink
and 5.76 Mbps uplink. It is a family of 3G services that is available to GSM carriers and is a major
enhancement from WCDMA.
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HTTP
— Hypertext Transfer Protocol. An application-level protocol for accessing the World Wide Web
over the Internet.
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IMEI — International Mobile Equipment Identity. Used in GSM networks to identify the device. It is
usually printed on the device and can often be retrieved using a USSD code.
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IP — Internet Protocol. The mechanism by which packets are routed between computers on a
network.
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IP address — Internet Protocol address. The address of a device attached to an IP network (TCP/IP
network).
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Kbps — Kilobits per second. The rate of data flow.
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MAC Address — Media Access Control. A number that uniquely identifies each network hardware
device. MAC addresses are 12-digit hexadecimal numbers.
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Mbps
— Megabits per second.