Verizon 649496017989 Network Hardware User Manual


 
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LTE — Long Term Evolution. A wireless broadband technology designed to support roaming Internet
access via cell phones and handheld devices. Because LTE offers significant improvements over older
cellular communication standards, some refer to it as a 4G (fourth generation) technology along with
WiMax.
MAC Address — Media Access Control. A number that uniquely identifies each network hardware
device. MAC addresses are 12-digit hexadecimal numbers. This is also known as the physical or
hardware address.
Mbps — Megabits per second.
MSID — Mobile Station IDentifier. A number for a mobile phone that identifies that phone to the
network. These numbers are carrier specific.
Network Operator — The vendor who provides your wireless access. Known by different names in
different regions, some examples are: wireless provider, network provider, and service provider.
Network Technology — The technology on which a particular network provider’s system is built; such
as CDMA or EVDO.
Port — A virtual data connection used by programs to exchange data. It is the endpoint in a logical
connection. The port is specified by the port number.
Port Forwarding — A process that allows remote devices to connect to a specific computer within a
private LAN.
Port Number — A 16-bit number used by the TCP and UDP protocols to direct traffic on a TCP/IP
host. Certain port numbers are standard for common applications.
PRL — Preferred Roaming List. A list that your wireless phone or device uses to determine which
networks to connect with when you are roaming. (Network operator specific).
Protocol — A standard that enables connection, communication, and data transfer between
computing endpoints.
Proxy — A firewall mechanism that replaces the IP address of a host on the internal (protected)
network with its own IP address for all traffic passing through it.
Rev A — CDMA EV-DO Rev. A is a leading-edge wireless technology with higher data rates and higher
system capacity. It is a fully backward compatible standard and remains interoperable with deployed
EV-DO networks and devices around the world. The increased data rates on Rev. A’s physical layer
enable richer applications and services. For more information, visit www.cdg.org.
Router — A device that directs traffic from one network to another.
SIM — Subscriber Identification Module. Found in GSM network technology, the SIM is a card
containing identification information for the subscriber and their account. The SIM card can be moved
to different devices.
SSID — Service Set IDentifier. The name assigned to a WiFi network.
TCP/IP — Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The set of communications protocols used
for the Internet and other similar networks.
USB — Universal Serial Bus. A connection type for computing device peripherals such as a printer,
mobile modem, etc. USB connectors may be used for data transfer or charging.