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Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary
Kbps (Kilobits per second): A data flow measure; 1024 bits/second.
LAN (Local Area Network): A data network with limited range but good bandwidth.
Mbps (Megabits per second): A data flow measure; 1,048,576 bits/second.
LTE (Long Term Evolution): High‐speed mobile communication standard based on the GSM/EDGE
and UMTS/HSPA network technologies. LTE provides downlink peak rates up to 300 Mbit/s
and uplink peak rates up to 75 Mbit/s.
PAP (Password Authentication Protocol): The difference between PAP authentication and a manual
or scripted login, is that PAP is not interactive. The username and password are entered in the
client's dialing software and sent as one data package as soon as the modems have
established a connection, rather than the server sending a login prompt and waiting for a
response.
PPP (Point‐to‐Point Protocol): An internet connection method.
PIN (Personal Identity Number): Four to eight digital numbers SIM card security code; allows access
to the carrier's network.
Rx: Shorthand for Reception.
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module): A small card that contains key mobile device identification,
subscription and contact information.
Tx: Shorthand for Transmission.
WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access): Advanced EDGE that supports 384kbps data
flow. Most 3G networks use this standard, the same as UMTS.
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