ActiveSync
Mobile data synchronization app developed by Microsoft that allows a mobile device to be synchronized with
either a desktop or a server running compatible software products.
ad hoc network
An ad hoc network is a network composed of individual devices communicating with each other directly. Many
ad hoc networks are Local Area Networks (LANs) where computers or other devices are enabled to send data
directly to one another rather than going through a centralized access point.
ADO
Active X Data Objects is a part of Microsoft Data Access Components (MDACs) that enables client
applications to access data sources through an (Object Linking and Embedding Database) OLE DB provider.
ADO supports key features for building client-server and Web-based applications.
ADP
Aruba Discovery Protocol. ADP is an Aruba proprietary Layer 2 protocol. It is used by the APs to obtain the IP
address of the TFTP server from which it downloads the AP boot image.
AES
Advanced Encryption Standard. AES is an encryption standard used for encrypting and protecting electronic
data. The AES encrypts and decrypts data in blocks of 128 bits (16 bytes), and can use keys of 128 bits, 192
bits, and 256 bits.
AIFSN
Arbitrary Inter-frame Space Number. AIFSN is set by the AP in beacon frames and probe responses. AIFS is a
method of prioritizing a particular category of traffic over the other, for example prioritizing voice or video
messages over email.
AirGroup
The application that allows the end users to register their personal mobile devices on a local network and
define a group of friends or associates who are allowed to share them. AirGroup is primarily designed for
colleges and other institutions. AirGroup uses zero configuration networking to allow Apple mobile devices,
such as the AirPrint wireless printer service and the AirPlay mirroring service, to communicate over a
complex access network topology.
AirWave Management Client
AirWave Management Client is a Windows software utility that enables client devices (such as a laptop) to act
as passive RF sensors and augments the AirWave RAPIDS module.
ALE
Analytics and Location Engine. ALE gives visibility into everything the wireless network knows. This enables
customers and partners to gain a wealth of information about the people on their premises. This can be very
important for many different verticals and use cases. ALE includes a location engine that calculates
associated and unassociated device location periodically using context streams, including RSSI readings, from
WLAN controllers or Instant clusters.
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