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G.lite
A kind of asymmetric DSL technology, based on DMT modulation, that
offers up to 1.5 megabits per second downstream bandwidth, 384 Kilobits
per second upstream, does not usually require a splitter and is easier to
install than other types of DSL. "G.lite" is a nickname for the standard
officially known as G.992.2.
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Host
A computer that is connected to a TCP/IP network, including the Internet.
Each host has a unique IP address.
HTTP
Short for HyperText Transfer Protocol, the underlying protocol used by the
World Wide Web. HTTP defines how messages are formatted and
transmitted, and what actions Web servers and browsers should take in
response to various commands.
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IEEE
Abbreviation of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,
pronounced I-triple-E. IEEE is an organization composed of engineers,
scientists, and students. The IEEE is best known for developing standards
for the computer and electronics industry. In particular, the IEEE 802
standards for local-area networks are widely followed.
IEEE 802.11
802.11 refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for
wireless LAN technology. 802.11 specifies an over-the-air interface
between a wireless client and a base station or between two wireless
clients. The HN294dp is fully compatible with the 802.11b standard (also
referred to as 802.11 High Rate or Wi-Fi).
IETF
Short for Internet Engineering Task Force, the main standards orgnization
for the Internet. The IETF is a large open international community of
network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the
evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the
Internet. It is open to any interested individual.
IGMP
Short for Internet Group Management Protocol which is defined in RFC
1112 as the standard for IP multicasting in the Internet. It's used to
establish host memberships in particular multicast groups on a single
network. The mechanisms of the protocol allow a host to inform its local