Terminology - Buffalo WLE-DA2 User Manual

Directional Antenna - Is an antenna that radiates a signal in
one direction using a tight beam pattern. These
antennas come in several styles; yagi, panel and
parabolic.
db (decibel) - A unit of measurement for Antenna strength.
The higher the db rating the higher the strength of
the antenna.
Cable Loss - The loss in signal strength (db) due to the length
of your antenna cable. The longer the cable, the
greater the signal loss.
Fresnel Zone - An elliptical area on either side of the straight
line of sight that must also be clear for a long-range
wireless signal to work.
Gain - Amount of wireless signal strength added to a
standard signal normally measured in db 's.
MC Card Connector - Antenna connector type used on Buffalo
Technology routers/AP's, adapter and indoor antenna
products.
N type connector - Antenna connector type used on Buffalo
Technology outdoor antenna's and coaxial cable.
Omni-Directional Antenna - An Antenna that radiates a signal
in a 360 degree radius horizontally and a signal
vertically with a degree spread that is dependent on
the antenna's elements.
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