Ericsson WCDMA/HSDPA - Manual (Page 62)

Glossary
Gateway
A network point that acts as an entrance to
another network. EDGE
Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution.
A technology that gives GSM the capacity to
handle services for the third generation of
mobile telephony. EDGE provides three times
the data capacity of GPRS.
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service.
A packet-based mobile communications
system building on GSM. Advantages over
standard GSM include higher data
transmission speeds, more efficient use of
radio resources and continuous connection to
the network to facilitate more advanced non-
voice services.
Encryption
The translation of data into a form that cannot
be easily understood by unauthorized users.
Data passing between an access point and
network clients can use encryption to protect
from interception and eavesdropping.
GSM
Global System for Mobile Communication.
The second generation mobile system
originally developed in Europe. GSM is
oriented to voice and circuit mode data. Encryption key
A sequence of characters used for data
encryption. The encrypted data can only be
sent and received by users with access to the
encryption key.
Host
A device (usually a computer) connected to a
network. Ethernet
The most common LAN technology, used in
both wired and wireless networks. An
Ethernet LAN typically uses coaxial cables or
special grades of twisted pair wires.
HSDPA
High Speed Downlink Packet Access.
The new standardized evolution of WCDMA
that will enable downlink speeds of up to 14
Mbps.
FAT
File Allocation Table.
A file system used for the Microsoft Windows
operating systems.
IGD
Internet Gateway Device.
See UPnP IGD.
IMEI
International Mobile Equipment Identity.
The IMEI number of a mobile device is a 15
digit unique code that is used to identify the
device on a network.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol.
A protocol for exchanging files over the
Internet. FTP is most commonly used to
download and upload files from and to
servers.
FWT
Fixed Wireless Terminal.
A terminal providing residential and small
office users with broadband services like
high-speed data, voice, and fax connectivity.
Internet access is provided through the
mobile communications network.
IP
Internet Protocol.
A part of a suite of protocols that effectively
defines the Internet as we know it. Specifies
addressing and control information for routing
data packets over networks.
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