Glossary
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Access Point A device acting as a communication switch for
connecting wireless edge devices to a wired LAN. Access points
are mainly used with wireless transmitters to transfer wireless
content onto the wired IP network.
APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) A feature of
Windows-based operating systems that enables a device to
automatically assign itself an IP address when there is no
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server available to
perform that function. Also known as AutoIP.
Bridge A device linking a wireless network to a wired Ethernet
network. The newest Nextiva bridge is the S3100.
Camera See S2500e.
CCTV (closed circuit television) A television system in which
signals are not publicly distributed; cameras are connected to
television monitors in a limited area such as a store, an office
building, or on a college campus. CCTV is commonly used in
surveillance systems.
CIF (common image format) A video format that easily
supports both NTSC and PAL signals. Many CIF flavors are
available, including CIF, QCIF, 2CIF, and 4CIF. Each flavor
corresponds to a specific number of lines and columns per video
frame.
CLI (command line interface) A textual user interface in which
the user responds to a prompt by typing a command.
Codec (coder/decoder) A device that encodes or decodes a
signal.
Configuration Assistant A proprietary graphical program
used to configure and update the firmware of the S1100 edge
devices.
DCE (data communication equipment) In an RS-232
communication channel, a device that connects to the RS-232
interface. Nextiva edge devices and modems are DCE.
Decoder See Receiver.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) A communication
protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and
automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in
a network.
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