Glossary

O

omni-directional

OFDM

This typically refers to a primarily circular antenna radiation pattern.

Orthogonal frequency division multiplex is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11a-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps.

P

packet

A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usually includes routing

 

information, data, and sometimes error detection information.

Q

QPSK

Quadruple phase shift keying is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 2 Mbps.

R

range

receiver sensitivity

RF

roaming

RP-TNC

A linear measure of the distance that a transmitter can send a signal.

A measurement of the weakest signal a receiver can receive and still correctly translate it into data.

Radio frequency. A generic term for radio-based technology.

A feature of some Access Points that allows users to move through a facility while maintaining an unbroken connection to the LAN.

A connector type unique to Cisco Aironet radios and antennas. Part 15.203 of the FCC rules covering spread spectrum devices limits the types of antennas that may be used with transmission equipment. In compliance with this rule, Cisco Aironet, like all other wireless LAN providers, equips its radios and antennas with a unique connector to prevent attachment of non-approved antennas to radios.

Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

 

OL-8371-05

GL-5

 

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