Novatel Merlin XU870 - Manual (Page 41)

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Kbps Kilobits (1024 bits) per second rate of data
flow.
LAN Local Area Network. A data network confined
to limited area with moderate to high data
rates.
Mbps Megabits (1,048,576 bits) per second rate of
data flow.
MB Megabyte. A unit of data equal to
approximately 1 million bytes.
NDIS Network Driver Interface Specification. A
Windows device driver interface that enables
support for multiple network protocols.
PPP Point to Point Protocol. A method of connecting
a computer to the Internet.
PIN Code Personal Identity Number. A code that is linked
to your SIM card for security. This four digit
code gives you access to the SIM card and
allows you to access your operator's network.
PUK Code Pin Unlock Code. PUK is the code required to
unlock a GSM SIM card that has disabled itself
after an incorrect PIN code was entered three
times in a row. If an incorrect PUK code is
entered 5 10 times, the SIM card will
permanently block (disable) itself.