Wireless networking

Wireless networking

Terms in relation to computer networks that use (usually) ratio communication to wirelessly connect to the internet.

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Wireless networking

downlink channel descriptor (DCD)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

A concept in IEEE 802. 16 (WiMAX) networks to describe a MAC (Medium Access Control) message that describes the physical layer characteristics of a downlink channel.

dynamic channel multicarrier architecture (DCMA)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

A technology developed by ComSpace Corp. , is used for specialized mobile radio networks that can configure the number and bandwidth of voice and data channels based on a carrier's requirements.

digital cellular system (dcs 1800)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

A global Digital Cellular System for mobile communications-based PCS networks used outside of the U. S.

digital cordless telephone

Network hardware; Wireless networking

A telephone with a wireless handset which communicates with a base station connected to a fixed telephone landline (POTS) via radio waves and can only be operated close to (typically less than 100 ...

dead spot

Network hardware; Wireless networking

An area within the coverage area of a wireless network in which there is no coverage or transmission falling off.

antenna gain

Network hardware; Wireless networking

Antenna gain, also known as antenna directivity, is the relative gain of the main beam of an antenna pattern to a reference antenna, usually an isotropic or standard dipole.

automatic power control (APC)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

Automatic Power Control (APC) is a technique of measuring the performance of a radio channel and adjusting the power of the transmitter to a level appropriate for link characteristics.