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RLX2-IHx Series ♦ 802.11a, b, g, n
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Panel Antenna
An antenna type that radiates in only a specific direction. Panel antennas are commonly
used for point-to-point situations. Sometimes called Patch antennas.
Parabolic Antenna
An antenna type that radiates a very narrow beam in a specific direction. Parabolic
antennas offer the highest gain for long-range point-to-point situations.
Peer-to-Peer Network
Each radio in a Peer-to-Peer network has the ability to receive data from, and transmit
data to, any other radio in the network.
Point-to-Multipoint
A wireless network in which one device (the access point or Master Bridge) serves
multiple other devices associated to it.
Point-to-Point Network
A network consisting of a single Master radio and a single Remote radio.
Poll
A method of electronic communication.
Power Supply
A 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-IHx series radio in Repeater mode can only connect to other ProSoft radios, but
can bridge 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.
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