User's Guide

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• ECGI —E-UTRAN Cell Global Identifier. A 15-digit code used to identify cells globally. It is
constructed from the Mobile Country Code (MCC), Mobile Network Code (MNC), and the E-
UTRAN Cell Identifier (ECI).
• Firmware — A computer program embedded in an electronic device. Firmware usually
contains operating code for the device.
• FTP — File Transfer Protocol. A standard network protocol used to transfer computer files
between a client and server.
• GB — Gigabyte. A multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage. Usage depends on
context. When referring to disk capacities it usually means 10
9
bytes. It also applies to data
transmission quantities over telecommunication circuits.
• Gbps — Gigabits per second. The rate of data flow.
• Hotspot — A Wi-Fi (802.11) access point or the area covered by an access point. Used for
connecting to the Internet.
• HTTP —Hypertext Transfer Protocol. An application-level protocol for accessing the World Wide
Web over the Internet.
• IEEE — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. An international technical/professional
society that promotes standardization in technical disciplines.
• IMAP — Internet Message Access Protocol. An Internet standard protocol for accessing email
from a remote server from email clients. IMAP allows access from multiple client devices.
• IMEI — International Mobile Equipment Identity. Used in LTE networks to identify the device. It
is usually printed on the device and can often be retrieved using a USSD code.
• IMSI —International Mobile Subscriber Identity. A unique number, usually fifteen digits, that
identifies a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) subscriber.
• IoT —Internet of things. An expansion of the internet and network connections to sensors and
devices (things) allowing simple objects, such as light fixtures and locks, a higher degree of
computing and analytical capabilities. IoT enables connected devices (things) to gather and
share data from their environment with other devices and networks with the need for little or
no human interaction.
• IP — Internet Protocol. The mechanism by which packets are routed between computers on a
network.
• IP type — The type of service provided over a network.
• IP address —Internet Protocol address. The address of a device attached to an IP network
(TCP/IP network).
• ISP — Internet Service Provider. Also referred to as the service carrier, an ISP provides Internet
connection service (See Network Operator).