Also referred to as 802.11 High Rate or Wi-Fi, an extension to 802.11
that applies to wireless LANs and provides 11 Mbps transmission (with a
fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz band. 802.11b uses only DSSS.
802.11b was a 1999 ratification to the original 802.11 standard, allowing
wireless functionality comparable to Ethernet.
Bluetooth™ is a specification for wireless short-range local area networks, also described as personal area networks (PAN). The specification allows for wireless communications at ranges from 10 centimeters to 100 meters. It is also identified as IEEE 802.15.1.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, allows centrally managed assignment of IP addresses and related network settings. Devices configured to use DHCP do not have Static IP addresses.
Internet Protocol. The basic protocol of the Internet. It enables the unreliable
delivery of individual packets from one host to another. It makes no guarantees
about whether or not the packet will be delivered, how long it will take,
or if multiple packets will arrive in the order they were sent. Protocols
built on top of this add the notions of connection and reliability. See also
TCP/IP.
Palm Operating System (OS), a popular OS on handheld devices such as PDAs and mobile communications devices, allowing a wide range of user applications and interface options.
Personal Data Assistant, typically a device that fits in the palm of a person's hand, allowing access to digital files, contact lists, schedules, and applications. Current generations of PDAs may include communications features or may be integrated with communications devices.
Devices with Static IP Addresses maintain IP addresses and related network settings in configuration files on the system. These devices do not need to use DHCP for network setting configuration.
Transmission Control Protocol based on IP. This is an Internet protocol
that provides for the reliable delivery of streams of data from one host to
another. See also IP.