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Appendix A - Glossary Glossary 2G - Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM. 3G - Third-generation mobile networking technology that enables simultaneous transfer of voice and non-voice data; most 3G networks use WCDMA. 3.5G - A more recent standard of mobile networking technology; generally uses HSDPA. 3.75G - A more recent standard of mobile networking technology; generally uses HSUPA. APN (Access Point Name/Network) - Provides GPRS routing information. Consists of: Network ID: Identifies the external service requested by a GPRS user. Mobile network operator ID: Specifies routing information. ARFCN (Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number) - The specific ID numbers for all radio channels used in cellular mobile communications. Bps (bits per second) - How data flow is measured. DNS (Domain Name System) - Helps route network traffic by making the addressing process more user-friendly. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - How devices obtain IP addresses from a server. DUN (Dial-Up Network) - Windows component that enables online access via a modem. EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment/Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) - Advanced GPRS that delivers multimedia and other data needing greater bandwidth at up to 237 kbps. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) - Delivers data in packets at up to 86 kbps. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) - The most popular cellular network, mostly operates in 850900 or 1800-1900 MHz; the primary 2G system. D-Link DWM-152 User Manual 33