GLOSSARY
each can communicate with at least one other device through either a radio or wired link. Secondary LANs are part of the radio network; the primary distribution LAN is not part of the radio network.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Dynamic memory, sometimes known as main memory or core.
RAM Drive
An area of random access memory configured to work like a disk drive.
RAS
Remote Access Server.
Redundancy
The ability of a duplicate access point to immediately take over the function of another access point that goes offline.
Repeater (SNMP)
An electronic device used to regenerate, at full strength, signals which have become too weak. Used with digital signals, it ignores extraneous voltages such as noise.
Reset Button
A switch which causes the computer to reboot.
RI
Ring Indicator.
RS-232 C (Recommended Standard 232)
An Electronic Industries Association standard interface between data terminal equipment (DTE) and data
RS-422 A (Recommended Standard 422)
An electrical interface using a
6110 Series