Novatel Sprint mifi 4082 User Manual page 70

MEID — Mobile Equipment IDentifier. A globally unique
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number for a physical piece of mobile station
equipment.
Mbps — Megabits per second.
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microSD / micro SDHC — A small, removable flash
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memory card available in various storage sizes. Some
products have a slot that allows them to utilize this
external memory.
MSID — Mobile Station IDentifier. A number for a
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mobile phone that identifies that phone to the network.
These numbers are carrier specific.
MSL — Master Subsidy Lock. A numeric code for
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accessing certain phone settings.
NAI — Network Access Identifier. A standard way of
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identifying users who request access to a network.
Network Operator — The vendor who provides your
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wireless access. Known by different names in different
regions, some examples are: wireless provider,
network operator, and service provider.
Network Technology — The technology on which a

particular network operator's system is built; such as
GSM, HSPA, CDMA, EDGE, and EVDO.
NMEA — National Marine Electronics Association. The
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NMEA has developed specifications defining the
64 4A. Glossary
interface between certain pieces of electronic
equipment, including GPS receiver communications.
Port — A virtual data connection used by programs to
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exchange data. It is the endpoint in a logical
connection. The port is specified by the port number.
Port Forwarding — A process that allows remote

devices to connect to a specific computer within a
private LAN.
Port Number — A 16-bit number used by the TCP and

UDP protocols to direct traffic on a TCP/IP host. Certain
port numbers are standard for common applications.
PRL — Preferred Roaming List. A list that your wireless
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phone or device uses to determine which networks to
connect with when you are outside the Sprint network.
Protocol — A standard that enables connection,

communication, and data transfer between computing
endpoints.
Router — A device that directs traffic from one network

to another.
RTP — Real-time Transport Protocol. A packet format
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for streaming multimedia over the Internet.
RSSI — Received Signal Strength Indicator.
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Measurement of the power present in a received radio
signal.