ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHW User Manual page 200

RLX2 Industrial Hotspot Series
Poll
A method of electronic communication.
Power Supply
Device that supplies electrical power to the I/O chassis containing the processor,
coprocessor, or other modules.
Protocol
The language or packaging of information that is transmitted between nodes on a
network.
Q
QoS
Quality of Service. Required to support wireless multimedia applications and advanced
traffic management. QoS enables Wi-Fi access points to prioritize traffic and optimize
the way shared network resources are allocated among different applications.
R
Range
The distance covered by a wireless network radio device. Depending on the
environment and the type of antenna used, Wi-Fi signals can have a range of up to a
several miles.
Repeater
A Repeater is a device used to extend the range of a Wi-Fi signal. Placed at the edge of
signal reception, a repeater can receive and re-transmit the signal.
Repeater, Radio Mode
A RLX2 radio in Repeater mode can only connect to other ProSoft radios, but bridges any
number of Ethernet network devices attached to it. It also simultaneously functions as
an Access Point allowing other wireless devices to associate to it. See also Client, Radio
Mode.
RS-232
Recommended Standard 232; the standard for serial binary signals between DTE and
DCE devices.
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