Glossary

P

packet

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

 

information, data, and sometimes error-detection information.

power injector

A device that supplies DC power to another device over Ethernet communication lines.

R

range

receiver sensitivity

RF

root bridge

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 wireless transceiver connected to the main Ethernet network that communicates with other wireless transceivers connected to remote Ethernet networks.

S

spread spectrum

SSID

A radio transmission technology that spreads the user information over a much wider bandwidth than otherwise required in order to gain benefits such as improved interference tolerance and unlicensed operation.

Service Set Identifier (also referred to as Radio Network Name). A unique identifier used to identify a radio network and which stations must use to be able to communicate with each other or a bridge. The SSID can be any alphanumeric entry up to 32 characters.

T

transmit power The power level of radio transmission.

U

UNII

Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure—regulations for UNII devices operating in the

 

 

 

 

5.15 to 5.35 GHz and 5.725 to 5.825 GHz frequency bands.

UNII-1

Regulations for UNII devices operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band.

UNII-2

Regulations for UNII devices operating in the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz frequency band.

UNII-3

Regulations for UNII devices operating in the 5.725 to 5.825 GHz frequency band.

unicast packet

A single data message (packet) sent to a specific IP address.

 

 

 

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1400 specifications

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