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

coverage hole

Network hardware; Wireless networking

An area within the radio coverage footprint of a wireless system in which the RF signal level is below the design threshold. Coverage holes are usually caused by physical obstructions such as ...

cell site on wheels (COW)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

A mobile site placed at a location to fill in or increase coverage.

cyclic prefix (CP)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

A copy of the last portion of the data symbol appended to the front of the symbol during the guard interval. By adding a cyclic prefix, the channel can be made to behave as if the transmitted ...

continuous phase modulation (CPM)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

A phase modulation technique employing smooth transitions between signal states. This reduces sidelobe spectral energy and improves co-channel performance.

customer proprietary network information (CPNI)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

Refers to the carrier's data about a specific customer's service and usage. The FCC restricts CPNI use in marketing, banning win-back efforts specifically aimed at high-usage customers who have quit ...

calling party pays (CPP)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

The arrangement in which the mobile subscriber does not pay for incoming calls. Instead, the calling party pays for those calls. CPP is offered in many places, but has not been regulated in the ...

channel quality indicator (CQI)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

A measurement of the communication quality of wireless channels. CQI can be a value (or values) representing a measure of channel quality for a given channel.