Glossary - Nokia D311 User Manual

Glossary

Access controller
Physical device that manages permission and restrictions for logging onto a
computer or network.
Ad hoc
One of the two WLAN operating modes that can be selected when using the Nokia
D311 PC card. With this configuration option, users can set up a wireless local
area network where wireless stations can send and receive data directly with each
other without WLAN access points. This type of network is sometimes called a
peer-to-peer network.
Dual-band functionality
Dual-band functionality provides seamless roaming between networks during a
call within the same wireless provider. In practice, this means that you are less
likely to get "Network busy" messages. When you are abroad, dual-band
functionality gives more roaming possibilities, depending on your wireless
provider's roaming agreement.
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service. GPRS is a technology that enables sending and
receiving data over a mobile network. GPRS as such is a data bearer that enables
wireless access to data networks like the Internet. The applications that use GPRS
are SMS messaging and the GPRS dial-up (for example, Internet and e-mail).
GPRS access point
Interface between a GPRS network and external packet data networks, such as
the Internet.
GSM
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a digital telecommunications
system used widely in Europe, Asia and the Pacific.
Home network
Your home network is the network run by the operator that issued your SIM card.
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