If you are new to wireless IP or Ethernet systems, some of the terms used in this guide may be unfamiliar. The following glossary explains many of these terms and is helpful in understanding the operation of the transceiver system.
Access Point (AP)—The transceiver in the network that provides synchronization information to one or more associated Remote radios.
Antenna System Gain—A figure, normally expressed in dB, representing the power increase resulting from the use of a gain-type antenna. System losses (from the feedline and coaxial connectors, for example) are subtracted from this figure to calculate the total antenna system gain.
AP—SeeAccess Point.
Associated—Condition in which the frequency hopping pattern of the Remote is synchronized with the AP station in a network, is recognized by the AP, and is ready to pass traffic.
Authorization Key—Alphanumeric string (code) that is used to enable additional capabilities in a transceiver.
Bit—The smallest unit of digital data, often represented by a one or a zero. Eight bits (plus start, stop, and parity bits) usually comprise a byte.
Bits per second—Seebps.
bps—Bits per second. A measure of the information transfer rate of digital data across a communication channel.
Byte—A string of digital data usually made up of eight data bits and start, stop, and parity bits.
Data Communications Equipment—SeeDCE.
dBi—Decibels referenced to an “ideal” isotropic radiator in free space. Frequently used to express antenna gain.
dBm—Decibels referenced to one milliwatt. An absolute unit used to measure signal power, as in transmitter power output, or received signal strength.
