RD Glossary
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- interference
- Unwanted signals that disrupt the operation of a wireless network. The presence of interference decreases the performance of a wireless network.
- interoperability
- A condition whereby computer devices are able to successfully interface with a wireless network.
- IP (Internet Protocol)
- A protocol that routes packets between computer devices attached to a network. The IP protocol places a header field in front of each packet that contains the source and destination IP address of the packet.
- IP address
- A number that represents the address corresponding to a connection of a network device to the network. For example, every wireless network NIC will have an IP address. Each NIC must have an IP address associated with it if the user will be making use of TCP/IP applications, such as sending and receiving email, browsing the web, or interfacing with a corporate application server.
- IPSec (IP Security)
- A protocol that supports secure exchange of packets at the Network Layer of a network. IPSec is commonly implemented in VPNs and encrypts data packets across the entire network (often referred to as end-to-end encryption).
- IrDA (Infrared Data Association)
- A standard specifying an interoperable, low-cost, low-power, serial data communications standard for short-range applications. IrDA is found in many laptops and PDAs.
RD Glossary by Run Digital
