TracPhone V3-IP User’s Guide
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Glossary
Data Rate
Speed at which a communications path can transfer information,
normally measured in bits per second (bps).
dB
Decibel. Ratio of one power level to another.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. IP protocol that allows a server
to automatically assign IP addressing information to a computer or
device on the network.
DNS
Domain Name Service. IP service that translates domain names (such
as “www.kvh.com”) into IP addresses (such as “63.105.58.10”).
Downlink
Communication path from the satellite to the antenna.
DVB
Digital Video Broadcasting project. Global standard of digital
broadcasts.
Eb/No
Ratio of Energy-per-bit to Noise power spectral density, indicating the
general quality of a received signal.
EIRP
Effective Isotropic Radiated Power, measured in dBW.
EL
Elevation angle. Vertical direction in which the antenna points.
Encryption
As it applies to Wi-Fi, encoding of a wireless signal to protect it from
unauthorized reception.