Glossary and Definitions
| Glossary | Definitions |
|---|---|
| 3G | 3G is short for "3rd Generation" and refers to the third generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology. The technological developments introduced in 3G allowed users to browse the Internet from mobile devices. |
| 4G | 4G is short for "4th Generation" and refers to the fourth generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology. 4G introduces improvements to connectivity and speed of mobile communications. |
| 5G | 5G is short for "5th Generation" and refers to the fifth generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology. Due to new technology, 5G offers huge improvements over 4G in the areas of latency, download and upload speeds, and the number of supported devices per cell. |
| Access Point | Access Points are networking devices that provide electronic devices connection to a router or the Internet. While routers are also access points, not all access points are routers. Access points are typically used to extend the coverage of a router or to provide a stronger signal for a remote corner. |
| ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) | ADSL stands for "Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line". This is a type of broadband that transmits data over copper telephone lines at an uneven rate between download and upload. |
| API (Application Programming Interface) | API stands for "Application Programming Interface". What an API does is help software programs communicate with other software programs or hardware devices by defining a standard for how they communicate with each other. |
| AWS (Amazon Web Services) | AWS stands for "Amazon Web Services" and it is Amazon's on-demand cloud computing platform. |
| B2B (Business to Business) | B2B stands for "Business to Business". This is when one business makes a transaction, such as the purchasing or selling of products or services, with another business. |
| B2C (Business to Consumer) | B2B stands for "Business to Consumer". This is when a business sells a product or service to a consumer. |
| Balance | "Balance" refers to a series of routers by Peplink that are designed for enterprises of all sizes. |
| Bandwidth | Bandwidth is a measurement of how much data a connection is capable of handling within a certain amount of time. This is usually measured in megabits or gigabits per second (Mbps, Gbps). |
| Bandwidth Bonding | Bandwidth Bonding is one of Peplink's proprietary technology that combines the bandwidth of multiple connections into a single channel. This provides a cost efficient and easily scalable option for increasing bandwidth. |
| Bandwidth Overflow | Bandwidth Overflow is a technology that monitors network traffic and as network traffic increases and decreases, it switches to the least expensive connection that can handle the bandwidth demands. |
| Bit | A "bit" is a single digital switch and is either on (1) or off (0). When it is used as a unit of measurement, it is most often seen in the form of "Mbps" (megabits per second) or Gbps (gigabits per second). There are 8 bits in 1 byte. |
| Broadband | Broadband is any wide bandwidth data transmission method that is capable of supporting multiple signals and traffic types. This is most often used to describe optical fiber and coaxial cable connections. |
| Byte | A "byte" is a unit of measurement that is used to measure the amount of data. It is most often seen in the form of "MB" (megabyte), "GB" (gigabyte), or "TB" (terrabyte). A single byte contains 8 bits. |
| Cellular | In networking, "cellular" refers to a "cellular network" which is a type of communication network where the last link to the user is wireless. Cellular networks are also commonly called "mobile networks". |
| Cellular antenna | A cellular antenna is a device that works together with a transmitter and a receiver to send and receive data over radio waves via cellular networks. |
| Cellular router | A cellular router is a router that enables users to connect to the Internet via cellular networks. |
| CLI (Command Line Interface) | CLI stands for "Command Line Interface". This is a computer-to-human interface that only uses text. Although this was widely used for operating computers in the past, CLIs are now mostly used only when a GUI ("Graphical User Interface") isn't available. |
| Cloud | The Cloud is an aggregation of digital resources of data centers and servers for hosting applications, storage, and processing power. |
| Cloud Computing | Cloud Computing is the delivery of on-demand computer resources over the Internet. |
| Data center | A data center is a physical location in which computing and networking equipment are gathered for the purpose of collecting, storing, processing, and distributing large amounts of data. Data centers can vary in sizes from as small as closets, to as large as entire industrial complexes. |
| Dial-Up | Dial-up is an early form of Internet access that uses telephone lines to transmit data. It is also commonly known as "56k modem" due to its theoretical limit of 56kbits. With the introduction of broadband connections, dial-up quickly lost popularity due to its slow speeds, low data rates, and its notorious disconnects due to telephone calls. |
| Ethernet | Ethernet is used to describe an internet connection that requires physical cables. Many households and offices use ethernet connections from their router to their ISP (Internet Service Provider). Because of the physical connection, ethernet connections are known to be fast, reliable, and secure. |
| FEC (Forward Error Correction) | FEC or Forward Error Correction is the process of adding bits to data transmissions for the purpose of detecting and fixing errors within the data. This enables the receiving device to fix the data without having to send a request for the data to be resent. |
| Fiber / Fibre | Fiber refers to fiber optic cables which are cables that are made up of multiple optical fibers. Optical fibers transmit signals using light, enabling greater bandwidths and faster speeds compared to traditional copper cables such as DSL and Cable. |
| Firewall | A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls network traffic. Through the use of customizable rules and exceptions, the firewall will block any and all unwanted connections, both incoming and outgoing. |
| FirstNet | The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is the nationwide, wireless network developed in America by AT&T, dedicated to cater to first responders and the public safety community. |
| FTTH (Fiber to the Home) | FTTH stands for "Fiber to the Home". This is used to describe the connection type from the operator's central office to the destination. In this case, FTTH connections provide fiber optic connection all the way to the customer. |
| FusionHub | FusionHub is a virtual machine that can be installed onto cloud servers or physical devices to enable SpeedFusion connections. |
| Gbps (gigabits per second) | Gbps stands for "gigabits per second" which is used to measure the rate in which data can be transferred across a connection. This should not be confused with GBps. |
| GBps (gigabytes per second) | GBps stands for "gigabytes per second" which is used to measure the size of data. This should not be confused with Gbps. |
| GPS (Global Positioning System) | Global Positioning System (GPS) is a set of satellites orbiting the Earth that enable GPS receivers to pinpoint geographic locations. This technology is common in mobile phones, watches, vehicles, and routers. |
| High Availability | High Availability (mode) refers to the state in which a system continuously operates without operation failure within a designated period of time. |
| Hot Failover | Hot Failover is one of Peplink's proprietary technology that seamlessly switches to a backup connection when the main connection fails. This is done in a way that the switch is unnoticeable even in the middle of a video conference call. |
| Ignition Sense | Ignition Sense is an electronic device's ability to be connected to a vehicle's ignition for the purpose of sensing when it is turned on or off. This is often used to synchronize and automate the process of turning on electronic devices in vehicles such as dash-cams and radios. |
| Inbound traffic | Inbound traffic is any internet traffic that is arriving at your computer or network. |
| InControl | InControl is Peplink's proprietary cloud-based network management system. It is currently on version 2 which is called "InControl2". |
| InControl2 | InControl2 is Peplink's proprietary cloud-based network management system. It is commonly referred to as "InControl". |
| IP Address (Internet Protocol) | IP Address stands for "Internet Protocol Address". Similar to a mailing address, it is a unique string of numbers that identifies a specific computer on the Internet. |
| ISP (Internet Service Provider) | ISP stands for "Internet Service Provider". As the name implies, ISP is any company that provides a network with a connection to the Internet. This service is usually provided for a price. |
| Jitter | Jitter is when data packets are delayed, lost, or corrupted which results in videos or audio freezing, garbling, or even being dropped completely. |
| Jitter-free | Jitter-free is when data packets are no longer delayed, lost, or corrupted which results in smooth, unbroken videos or audio. |
| LAN | LAN stands for "Local Area Network". This term is used to describe a group of electronic devices that are connected to each other. LANs typically require devices to be physically near each such as in a home, but can reach across a university campus. |
| Landline | Landline refers to a physical telecommunications connection such as broadband and wired telephones. |
| Latency | Latency is the time it takes for a signal to be transmitted from one device to another. This is measured in milliseconds (ms). |
| Load Balancing | Load Balancing is the process of evenly distributing traffic workload across multiple servers or resources to make the overall network process more efficient. |
| LTE | LTE stands for "Long Term Evolution". It is a standard for telecommunications that is based on 3G but includes technological advances that significantly improves performance, speed, and reliability. |
| Mbps (megabits per second) | Mbps stands for "megabits per second" which is used to measure the rate in which data can be transferred across a connection. This should not be confused with MBps. |
| MBps (megabytes per second) | MBps stands for "megabytes per second" which is used to measure the size of data. This should not be confused with Mbps. |
| MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) | MIMO stands for "Multiple Input Multiple Output". This is a wireless communication technology that enables devices to send and receive multiple signals simultaneously over the same radio channels. Traditionally, this was impossible due to interference. |
| Modem | A modem is a networking device that converts analog waves into digital waves and vice versa so that your computer can transmit and receive information. |
| MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) | MPLS stands for Multi-Protocol Label Switching. It is a routing technique in telecommunications networks that focuses on short path labels instead of long network addresses. This results in lower latencies compared to traditional routing techniques. |
| Network Redundancy | Network redundancy is the duplication of critical components or functions of a network and it usually comes in the form of a backup or a fail-safe. This allows for services and functions to continue operating even when the primary network connection is broken or faulty. |
| Networking solutions | A networking solution is a complete plan for providing Internet access. Networking solutions can vary between each other depending on the circumstances, restrictions, and objectives for each case. |
| OOBM (Out of Band Management) | OOBM stands for "Out-of-Band-Management" and refers to any network management system that uses a secondary connection solely for network management purposes. This provides a high level of security and even allows for admins to remotely and completely control physical devices including powering on and off. |
| Outbound traffic | Outbound traffic is any internet traffic that is leaving from your computer or network. |
| Packet Loss | Packet loss is when data packets do not reach their intended destination. This can be caused by various reasons and often results in long loading times, skipping or freezing in videos, lost sections of audio, and disconnects. |
| Peplink | Peplink is our company name that is also used as a brand name for our line of wired routers. |
| Peplink ID | Peplink ID is a universal account for Peplink's sites and services. |
| Pepwave | Pepwave is a brand name for our line of wireless routers. |
| PoE (Power over Ethernet) | Power over Ethernet or PoE, is a cable that provides both ethernet connection and power all in 1 cable. This is extremely useful for powered devices that require or provide Internet access such telephones, access points, IP cameras, and other such devices. |
| Public Safety | Public Safety refers to protective services and first responders such as firefighters and police, and equipment such as surveillance cameras. |
| Router | A router is a device that enables communication between devices on your network with the Internet. |
| Scalable | Scalable refers to a network's ability to easily grow and shrink depending on the needs of the users. This could be used to describe the number of devices in a network or the operational cost of running a network. |
| SD-WAN | SD-WAN stands for “Software Defined Wide Area Network”. It improves upon traditional WANs by utilizing existing network connections to create virtual WANs. This technology reduces cost and makes it more scalable compared to traditional WANs. |
| Session | A "session" is a period of uninterrupted communication between two systems. For example, clicking on a link to a website will start a session with that website, and every page that you visit on that website is considered to be a part of that session. The session ends once you leave the website or close your web browser. |
| SFC / SFCloud | SFC and SFCloud stands for "SpeedFusion Cloud". These are Cloud endpoints that Peplink has set up for SpeedFusion users to use if they do not wish to use their own Clouds. |
| SIM Injector | A SIM Injector is a Peplink proprietary device that increases SIM card slots and can be positioned in a easy to reach and convenient location when a router may be hidden away or difficult to access. |
| SpeedFusion | SpeedFusion is Peplink's proprietary networking solution that combines multiple technologies (Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding, Forward Error Correction, Traffic Steering) to provide users a secure, fast, and unbreakable connection. |
| SSID (Service Set Identifier) | SSID stands for "Service Set Identifier". This is the name of the Wi-Fi network that is displayed when devices are within range of its signal. |
| Telecommunication | Telecommunication or telecom, is any transmission of data by wire, radio, optical, or electromagnetic systems. This is a broad term for communication technologies that includes broadband, radio, television, and phone networks. |
| Throughput | Throughput is the rate of successful message delivery. It is often measured in either Mbps or Gbps and describes the actual rate of data transmission over a network or connection. |
| Uptime | Uptime is a measure of how long a service or device has continually operated. This is often measured in either in units of time such as hours or days, or in percentages. Uptime is commonly used to describe reliability and stability in networks, services, and devices. |
| VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) | VLAN stands for "Virtual Local Area Network". It fills the same role and function as traditional LANs but has the distinct advantage of not being restrained by physical restrictions. It is often referred to as a "logical network" as compared to traditional "physical network" LANs. |
| VoIP (Voice over IP) | VoIP stands for "Voice over Internet Protocol". This is a method for transmitting phone calls over an Internet connection instead of traditional phone lines. |
| VPN (Virtual Private Network) | VPN stands for "Virtual Private Network". It works by creating a secure connection from your device to one of many designated servers that then connects to the Internet for you. In this way, it is able to hide and protect your identity, location, and data from others since they are only able to trace the network traffic back to the servers and not your device. |
| WAN | WAN stands for “Wide Area Network”. It is used to describe any telecommunications network that connects networks and devices across large distances such as from one city to another. The Internet is a WAN that covers nearly the entire world. |
| WAN Smoothing | WAN Smoothing is one of Peplink's proprietary technology that uses intelligent algorithms to catch and replace missing packets so that videos and video conferences are as smooth as possible. |
| Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax Wi-Fi, succeeds Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and is the sixth generation of wireless networking standards in the IEEE 802.11 set of standards which provides high throughput in a wireless local area network (LAN). It uses the standard 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands and is designed to offer faster speeds than Wi-Fi 5. |
| Wired Network | Wired network is used to describe networks that use physical cables to connect devices or a network that connects to the Internet with a cable such as broadband. |
| Wireless Network | Wireless network is used to describe networks that do not use physical cables to connect devices. Wi-Fi is a wireless network that is commonly used. |
| Glossary | Definition |
|---|---|
| 3G | 3G is short for “3rd Generation” and refers to the third generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology. The technological developments introduced in 3G allowed users to browse the Internet from mobile devices. |
| 4G | 4G is short for “4th Generation” and refers to the fourth generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology. 4G introduces improvements to connectivity and speed of mobile communications. |
| 5G | 5G is short for “5th Generation” and refers to the fifth generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology. Due to new technology, 5G offers huge improvements over 4G in the areas of latency, download and upload speeds, and the number of supported devices per cell. |
| Access Point | Access Points are networking devices that provide electronic devices connection to a router or the Internet. While routers are also access points, not all access points are routers. Access points are typically used to extend the coverage of a router or to provide a stronger signal for a remote corner. |
| ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) | ADSL stands for “Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line”. This is a type of broadband that transmits data over copper telephone lines at an uneven rate between download and upload. |
| API (Application Programming Interface) | API stands for “Application Programming Interface”. What an API does is help software programs communicate with other software programs or hardware devices by defining a standard for how they communicate with each other. |
| AWS (Amazon Web Services) | AWS stands for “Amazon Web Services” and it is Amazon’s on-demand cloud computing platform. |
| B2B (Business to Business) | B2B stands for “Business to Business”. This is when one business makes a transaction, such as the purchasing or selling of products or services, with another business. |
| B2C (Business to Consumer) | B2B stands for “Business to Consumer”. This is when a business sells a product or service to a consumer. |
| Balance | “Balance” refers to a series of routers by Peplink that are designed for enterprises of all sizes. |
| Bandwidth | Bandwidth is a measurement of how much data a connection is capable of handling within a certain amount of time. This is usually measured in megabits or gigabits per second (Mbps, Gbps). |
| Bandwidth Bonding | Bandwidth Bonding is one of Peplink’s proprietary technology that combines the bandwidth of multiple connections into a single channel. This provides a cost efficient and easily scalable option for increasing bandwidth. |
| Bandwidth Overflow | Bandwidth Overflow is a technology that monitors network traffic and as network traffic increases and decreases, it switches to the least expensive connection that can handle the bandwidth demands. |
| Bit | A “bit” is a single digital switch and is either on (1) or off (0). When it is used as a unit of measurement, it is most often seen in the form of “Mbps” (megabits per second) or Gbps (gigabits per second). There are 8 bits in 1 byte. |
| Broadband | Broadband is any wide bandwidth data transmission method that is capable of supporting multiple signals and traffic types. This is most often used to describe optical fiber and coaxial cable connections. |
| Byte | A “byte” is a unit of measurement that is used to measure the amount of data. It is most often seen in the form of “MB” (megabyte), “GB” (gigabyte), or “TB” (terrabyte). A single byte contains 8 bits. |
| Cellular | In networking, “cellular” refers to a “cellular network” which is a type of communication network where the last link to the user is wireless. Cellular networks are also commonly called “mobile networks”. |
| Cellular antenna | A cellular antenna is a device that works together with a transmitter and a receiver to send and receive data over radio waves via cellular networks. |
| Cellular router | A cellular router is a router that enables users to connect to the Internet via cellular networks. |
| CLI (Command Line Interface) | CLI stands for “Command Line Interface”. This is a computer-to-human interface that only uses text. Although this was widely used for operating computers in the past, CLIs are now mostly used only when a GUI (“Graphical User Interface”) isn’t available. |
| Cloud | The Cloud is an aggregation of digital resources of data centers and servers for hosting applications, storage, and processing power. |
| Cloud Computing | Cloud Computing is the delivery of on-demand computer resources over the Internet. |
| Data center | A data center is a physical location in which computing and networking equipment are gathered for the purpose of collecting, storing, processing, and distributing large amounts of data. Data centers can vary in sizes from as small as closets, to as large as entire industrial complexes. |
| Dial-Up | Dial-up is an early form of Internet access that uses telephone lines to transmit data. It is also commonly known as “56k modem” due to its theoretical limit of 56kbits. With the introduction of broadband connections, dial-up quickly lost popularity due to its slow speeds, low data rates, and its notorious disconnects due to telephone calls. |
| Ethernet | Ethernet is used to describe an internet connection that requires physical cables. Many households and offices use ethernet connections from their router to their ISP (Internet Service Provider). Because of the physical connection, ethernet connections are known to be fast, reliable, and secure. |
| FEC (Forward Error Correction) | FEC or Forward Error Correction is the process of adding bits to data transmissions for the purpose of detecting and fixing errors within the data. This enables the receiving device to fix the data without having to send a request for the data to be resent. |
| Fiber / Fibre | Fiber refers to fiber optic cables which are cables that are made up of multiple optical fibers. Optical fibers transmit signals using light, enabling greater bandwidths and faster speeds compared to traditional copper cables such as DSL and Cable. |
| Firewall | A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls network traffic. Through the use of customizable rules and exceptions, the firewall will block any and all unwanted connections, both incoming and outgoing. |
| FTTH (Fiber to the Home) | FTTH stands for “Fiber to the Home”. This is used to describe the connection type from the operator’s central office to the destination. In this case, FTTH connections provide fiber optic connection all the way to the customer. |
| FusionHub | FusionHub is a virtual machine that can be installed onto cloud servers or physical devices to enable SpeedFusion connections. |
| Gbps (gigabits per second) | Gbps stands for “gigabits per second” which is used to measure the rate in which data can be transferred across a connection. This should not be confused with GBps. |
| GBps (gigabytes per second) | GBps stands for “gigabytes per second” which is used to measure the size of data. This should not be confused with Gbps. |
| Hot Failover | Hot Failover is one of Peplink’s proprietary technology that seamlessly switches to a backup connection when the main connection fails. This is done in a way that the switch is unnoticeable even in the middle of a video conference call. |
| Ignition Sense | Ignition Sense is an electronic device’s ability to be connected to a vehicle’s ignition for the purpose of sensing when it is turned on or off. This is often used to synchronize and automate the process of turning on electronic devices in vehicles such as dash-cams and radios. |
| Inbound traffic | Inbound traffic is any internet traffic that is arriving at your computer or network. |
| InControl | InControl is Peplink’s proprietary cloud-based network management system. It is currently on version 2 which is called “InControl2”. |
| InControl2 | InControl2 is Peplink’s proprietary cloud-based network management system. It is commonly referred to as “InControl”. |
| IP Address (Internet Protocol) | IP Address stands for “Internet Protocol Address”. Similar to a mailing address, it is a unique string of numbers that identifies a specific computer on the Internet. |
| ISP (Internet Service Provider) | ISP stands for “Internet Service Provider”. As the name implies, ISP is any company that provides a network with a connection to the Internet. This service is usually provided for a price. |
| Jitter | Jitter is when data packets are delayed, lost, or corrupted which results in videos or audio freezing, garbling, or even being dropped completely. |
| Jitter-free | Jitter-free is when data packets are no longer delayed, lost, or corrupted which results in smooth, unbroken videos or audio. |
| LAN | LAN stands for “Local Area Network”. This term is used to describe a group of electronic devices that are connected to each other. LANs typically require devices to be physically near each such as in a home, but can reach across a university campus. |
| Landline | Landline refers to a physical telecommunications connection such as broadband and wired telephones. |
| Latency | Latency is the time it takes for a signal to be transmitted from one device to another. This is measured in milliseconds (ms). |
| LTE | LTE stands for “Long Term Evolution”. It is a standard for telecommunications that is based on 3G but includes technological advances that significantly improves performance, speed, and reliability. |
| Mbps (megabits per second) | Mbps stands for “megabits per second” which is used to measure the rate in which data can be transferred across a connection. This should not be confused with MBps. |
| MBps (megabytes per second) | MBps stands for “megabytes per second” which is used to measure the size of data. This should not be confused with Mbps. |
| MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) | MIMO stands for “Multiple Input Multiple Output”. This is a wireless communication technology that enables devices to send and receive multiple signals simultaneously over the same radio channels. Traditionally, this was impossible due to interference. |
| Modem | A modem is a networking device that converts analog waves into digital waves and vice versa so that your computer can transmit and receive information. |
| MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) | MPLS stands for Multi-Protocol Label Switching. It is a routing technique in telecommunications networks that focuses on short path labels instead of long network addresses. This results in lower latencies compared to traditional routing techniques. |
| Network Redundancy | Network redundancy is the duplication of critical components or functions of a network and it usually comes in the form of a backup or a fail-safe. This allows for services and functions to continue operating even when the primary network connection is broken or faulty. |
| Networking solutions | A networking solution is a complete plan for providing Internet access. Networking solutions can vary between each other depending on the circumstances, restrictions, and objectives for each case. |
| OOBM (Out of Band Management) | OOBM stands for “Out-of-Band-Management” and refers to any network management system that uses a secondary connection solely for network management purposes. This provides a high level of security and even allows for admins to remotely and completely control physical devices including powering on and off. |
| Outbound traffic | Outbound traffic is any internet traffic that is leaving from your computer or network. |
| Packet Loss | Packet loss is when data packets do not reach their intended destination. This can be caused by various reasons and often results in long loading times, skipping or freezing in videos, lost sections of audio, and disconnects. |
| Peplink | Peplink is our company name that is also used as a brand name for our line of wired routers. |
| Peplink ID | Peplink ID is a universal account for Peplink’s sites and services. |
| Pepwave | Pepwave is a brand name for our line of wireless routers. |
| PoE (Power over Ethernet) | Power over Ethernet or PoE, is a cable that provides both ethernet connection and power all in 1 cable. This is extremely useful for powered devices that require or provide Internet access such telephones, access points, IP cameras, and other such devices. |
| Public Safety | Public Safety refers to protective services and first responders such as firefighters and police, and equipment such as surveillance cameras. |
| Router | A router is a device that enables communication between devices on your network with the Internet. |
| Scalable | Scalable refers to a network’s ability to easily grow and shrink depending on the needs of the users. This could be used to describe the number of devices in a network or the operational cost of running a network. |
| SD-WAN | SD-WAN stands for “Software Defined Wide Area Network”. It improves upon traditional WANs by utilizing existing network connections to create virtual WANs. This technology reduces cost and makes it more scalable compared to traditional WANs. |
| Session | A “session” is a period of uninterrupted communication between two systems. For example, clicking on a link to a website will start a session with that website, and every page that you visit on that website is considered to be a part of that session. The session ends once you leave the website or close your web browser. |
| SFC / SFCloud | SFC and SFCloud stands for “SpeedFusion Cloud”. These are Cloud endpoints that Peplink has set up for SpeedFusion users to use if they do not wish to use their own Clouds. |
| SIM Injector | A SIM Injector is a Peplink proprietary device that increases SIM card slots and can be positioned in a easy to reach and convenient location when a router may be hidden away or difficult to access. |
| SpeedFusion | SpeedFusion is Peplink’s proprietary networking solution that combines multiple technologies (Hot Failover, Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding, Forward Error Correction, Traffic Steering) to provide users a secure, fast, and unbreakable connection. |
| SSID (Service Set Identifier) | SSID stands for “Service Set Identifier”. This is the name of the Wi-Fi network that is displayed when devices are within range of its signal. |
| Telecommunication | Telecommunication or telecom, is any transmission of data by wire, radio, optical, or electromagnetic systems. This is a broad term for communication technologies that includes broadband, radio, television, and phone networks. |
| Throughput | Throughput is the rate of successful message delivery. It is often measured in either Mbps or Gbps and describes the actual rate of data transmission over a network or connection. |
| Uptime | Uptime is a measure of how long a service or device has continually operated. This is often measured in either in units of time such as hours or days, or in percentages. Uptime is commonly used to describe reliability and stability in networks, services, and devices. |
| VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) | VLAN stands for “Virtual Local Area Network”. It fills the same role and function as traditional LANs but has the distinct advantage of not being restrained by physical restrictions. It is often referred to as a “logical network” as compared to traditional “physical network” LANs. |
| VoIP (Voice over IP) | VoIP stands for “Voice over Internet Protocol”. This is a method for transmitting phone calls over an Internet connection instead of traditional phone lines. |
| VPN (Virtual Private Network) | VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network”. It works by creating a secure connection from your device to one of many designated servers that then connects to the Internet for you. In this way, it is able to hide and protect your identity, location, and data from others since they are only able to trace the network traffic back to the servers and not your device. |
| WAN | WAN stands for “Wide Area Network”. It is used to describe any telecommunications network that connects networks and devices across large distances such as from one city to another. The Internet is a WAN that covers nearly the entire world. |
| Smoothing | Smoothing is one of Peplink’s proprietary technology that uses intelligent algorithms to catch and replace missing packets so that videos and video conferences are as smooth as possible. |
| Wired Network | Wired network is used to describe networks that use physical cables to connect devices or a network that connects to the Internet with a cable such as broadband. |
| Wireless Network | Wireless network is used to describe networks that do not use physical cables to connect devices. Wi-Fi is a wireless network that is commonly used. |