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LSP
Layered Service Provider – a Microsoft feature
LAN
Local Area Network. A data network confined to limited area with moderate to high data rates. Does not use common
carrier circuits, although may have gateways or bridges to other public or private networks.
Mbps
Megabits per second
PC
Personal Computer
PC Card
A card having physical and electrical characteristics specified by PCMCIA providing extra functionality when inserted into a
mobile PC. Typical examples are modems and network cards. A PC Card type refers to the thickness of the card.
PC Card Slot
A physical slot on a mobile computer, usually located on the side of the machine, which accepts standard sized PC Cards
to enhance the functionality of the machine.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Defines specifications used for PC Cards.
www.pcmcia.org
PDA
Personal Digital Assistant. A handheld device used for organization, notes, address books, etc.
POP3
Post Office Protocol v3. A standard transport protocol used send and receive email.
Proxy
A firewall mechanism that replaces the IP address of a host on the internal (protected) network with its own IP address
for all traffic passing through it.
Serial Connection
A network connection established by a serial device such as a modem. Serial communication between your PC and
modem or other serial devices adhere to the RS-232 standard.
SMS
Short Messaging Service. Short text messages of generally no more than 140-160 characters sent and received by
wireless devices.
SSID
Service Set Identifier. An SSID is also referred to as a Network Name because it is a name that identifies a Wi-Fi network.
Most access points broadcast their SSID.
Sync
To compare and synchronize two or more sources of data.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
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