movistar Home Station ADSL Installation Manual page 19

Glossary
Microfilter:
It is an element which filters the ADSL
signal and separate it from the phone
signal, so that it is possible to make phone
calls and surf at the same time without
interruptions or drops.
Web browser or web explorer:
It is an application that enables the user
to access and view hypertext document,
commonly in HTML format, that is available on
the Internet.
PCMCIA:
It is a hardware element that is normally
used in laptop computers to expand their
capacities. The most common case is that
of wireless network adapters, which are of
this type.
Ports:
Physical or logical connections for sending
or receiving data. It allows a program to
communicate via the network.
Socket:
A plug that is usually installed on the wall
that enables the telephone cable to be
connected.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/
Internet Protocol):
It is a set of network protocols upon which
the Internet is based and which allow data
to be transmitted between computer
networks.
SSID (Service Set Identifier):
A code included in all the packages of
a wireless network so that they can be
identified as being part of that network.
An SSID thus enables one to make a
distinction between the different wireless
networks that exist.
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