User's Manual

Glossary
Glossary-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
The CPU, or processor, is the part of a computer where most calculations take
place. In most of today’s PCs, the CPU is contained on a single chip. The type and
speed (in GHz) of a CPU largely defines the processing power of a computer.
Domain Name System (DNS)
A system used for translating host names for network nodes into IP addresses.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP
network. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability
of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration
options.
Encryption
Data passing between a base station and subscribers uses encryption to protect
from interception and evesdropping.
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
An authentication protocol used to authenticate subscribers. EAP is used with TLS
or TTLS authentication to provide “mutual authentication” between a subscriber and
a WiMAX network.
IEEE 802.16e
The WiMAX standard that provides mobile broadband wireless access using
Scalable Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (SOFDMA).
Internet Service Provider
A company that offers an access service that connects customers to the Internet.
IP Address
The Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical identification assigned to a device
that communicates in a network using the Internet Protocol.
LED
Light emitting diode, used for indicating a device or network condition.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A group of interconnected computers and support devices.
MAC Address
The physical layer address used to uniquely identify network nodes.