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10. Wireless Network Glossary
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Bridge
A product that connects 2 different networks that uses the same protocol. Wireless bridges
are commonly used to link network across remote buildings. For wireless application, there
are 2 types of Bridges. WDS Bridge can be used in Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint
topology. Bridge Infrastructure works with AP mode to form a star topology.
Cable and Connector Loss
During wireless design and deployment, it is important to factor in the cable and connector
loss. Cable and connector loss will reduce the output power and receiver sensitivity of the
radio at connector end. The longer the cable length is, the more the cable loss. Cable
loss should be subtracted from the total output power during distance calculation. For
example, if the cable and connector loss is 3dBm and the output power is 20dBm; the
output power at the cable end is only 17dBm.
Client
Client means a network device or utility that receives service from host or server. A client
device means end user device such as wireless cards or wireless CPE.
CPE Devices
CPE stands for Customer Premises Equipment. A CPE is a device installed on the end
user's side to receive network services. For example, on an ADSL network, the ADSL
modem/router on the subscriber's home is the CPE device. Wireless CPE means a
complete Wireless (usually an AP with built-in Antenna) that receive wireless broadband
access from the WISP. The opposite of CPE is CO.
CTS
Clear To Send. A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data.