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Glossary
IPv6
IPv6 tethering connection is supported for LTE.
USB
Universal Serial Bus. A connection type for computing USB modem peripherals such as a
printer, mobile VL600 USB Modem, etc.
Type-A USB
The USB ports on computers and hubs have a rectangular Type-A socket, and peripheral
USB modems have a cable with a Type-A plug. Peripherals that do not have an attached
cable have a square Type-B socket on the USB modem and a separate cable with a Type-A
and Type-B plug.
LAN
Local Area Network. A data network confined to limited area with moderate to high data
rates. Does not use common carrier circuits, although may have gateways or bridges to
other public or private networks.
VPN
Virtual Private Network. A way to communicate through a dedicated server securely to a
corporate network over the Internet.
WAN
Wide Area Network (WAN). A computer network covering a broad geographical area.
WANs are used to connect local area networks (LANs) together, so that users and
computers in one location can communicate with users and computers in other locations.