Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

APN

Access point name. Directs the user to the

gateway or the required service.

 

CHAP

Challenge Handshake Authentication protocol. A

security feature for the GPRS network.

 

 

Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to

DTMF Tones

communicate with computerized phone systems,

 

voice mailboxes etc.

 

Global System for Mobile Communications. The

GSM

name given to the advanced digital technology that

 

your phone uses.

GPRS

General Packet Radio Service. The Technology

the phone uses.

 

Network

The organization responsible for operating a

Operator

GSM network.

PAP

Password Authentication Protocol. A security

feature for the GPRS network.

 

Password

Used for the control of the Call Bar. Supplied by

your Service Provider.

 

 

Personal Identification Number used for SIM

PIN

security. Supplied by your Service Provider. If the

PIN is entered incorrectly 3 times, the PIN will be

 

 

blocked.

 

Personal Identification Number used for the

 

control of Fixed Dial Store and Call Charge

PIN2

metering. Supplied by your Service Provider. If

 

the PIN2 is entered incorrectly 3 times, the PIN2

 

will be blocked.

 

PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the

PUK/PUK2

PIN/PIN2. Supplied by your Service Provider. If

the PUK/PUK2 is entered incorrectly 10 times,

 

 

the PUK/PUK2 will be blocked.

Registration

The act of locking on to a GSM network. This is

usually performed automatically by your phone.

 

 

 

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