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MicroUSB
MicroUSB is not to be confused with m iniUSB. The micro USB technolo gy features a small and durable
form factor for frequent use. MicroUSB was developed by the USB Imp lementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF), an
independent non-profit group that wo rks to advance USB technology.
Mbps
Megabits per second
Rev A
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A is a leading-edge wireless technology with higher data rates and higher system
capacity. It is a fully backward compati ble standard and remains interop erable with deployed EV-DO
networks and devices around the world . The increased data rates on Re v. A's physical layer enable riche r
applications and services. For more inf ormation, visit www.cdg.org.
SMS
Short Messaging Service. Short text me ssages of generally no more tha n 140-160 characters sent and
received by wireless devices.
Tethered Modem
Refers to using MiFi 220 with your note book connected with a USB cab le instead of wirelessly.
Type A USB
The USB ports on computers and hubs have a rectangular Type A socke t, and peripheral devices have a
cable with a Type A plug. Peripherals th at do not have an attached cabl e have a square Type B socket on
the device and a separate cable with a Type A and Type B plug.
USB
Universal Serial Bus. A connection type for computing device periphera ls such as a printer, mouse,
keyboard, etc.
VPN
Virtual Private Network. A way to com municate through a dedicated s erver securely to a corporate
network over the Internet.