Philips 150DM Transceiver, Universal serial bus USB, USB cable, USB controller, User connection

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See also on-screen keyboard and writing pad.

Transceiver

A device that can both transmit and receive sig- nals. On local area networks (LANs), a transceiver is the device that connects a computer to the network and converts signals to and from parallel and serial form.

Universal serial bus (USB)

A physical cable system for connecting computer equipment that supports Plug and Play installation. Using USB, you can connect and disconnect devices without shutting down or restarting your comput- er.You can use a single USB port to connect as many as 127 peripheral devices, including speakers, telephones, CD-ROM drives, joysticks, tape drives, keyboards, scanners, and cameras.A USB port is usually located on the back of your computer near the serial port or parallel port.

USB cable

See universal serial bus (USB).

USB controller

The chip on the motherboard of your computer that enables USB devices, such as a DesXcape 150DM, to communicate with the operating system of the computer.

User account (for computer)

An account on a computer that stores the Windows user name, password and other informa- tion for a computer user.

User connection

A communication link between your computer and your DesXcape 150DM.You use a connection to gain access to the resources of your computer from your DesXcape 150DM.The connections that are configured on your DesXcape 150DM appear in the left column of the Dashboard.

WEP

See wired equivalent privacy (WEP).

WEP key

A secret word or phrase that is used to encrypt data sent over a wireless network. It is essential to Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security.When WEP security is enabled, every computer or device on the network must use the key to access net- work services.

Wide area network (WAN)

A communications network connecting geographi- cally separated computers, printers, and other devices.A WAN allows any connected device to interact with any other on the network.The Internet is an example of a WAN.

Windows Powered Smart Display

A digital device powered by Microsoft Windows CE for Smart Displays that acts as a wireless com- puter terminal. It allows a computer user to wire- lessly connect to a computer, run applications, read and respond to e-mail, and browse the Internet from any room in the house. DesXcape 150DM is classified as a Windows Powered Smart Display.

Wired equivalent privacy (WEP)

A security mechanism for wireless networks.WEP security requires every computer or device on the network to use the secret encryption key to access network services.

Wireless access point

A hardware device that wirelessly receives and transmits network data. A typical wireless access point supports several users within a range that varies from less than 100 feet to more than 300 feet.

Wireless local area network (WLAN)

See wireless network.

Wireless network

A network of computers connected by some means other than wire cables. Most wireless net- works connect through radio waves. Other types of wireless networks include infrared and microwave satellite networks.

Wireless network adapter

An internal or external device that uses specially authorized radio frequencies to connect two or more computers. Data is divided into small packets and transferred by radio between your computer and radio transceiver.

See also transceiver.

Wireless router

A type of wireless access point that links a wired network with a wireless network or links two wireless networks together.Wireless routers often include hardware that connects to an Internet service provider (ISP).

Writing pad

An Input Panel option that allows users to enter data by writing directly to the touch screen of a DesXcape 150DM.Your DesXcape 150DM recog- nizes the hand written words and converts them to text.