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1121| Glossary of Terms AOS-W 6.5.3.x| User Guide
ALG
Application Layer Gateway. ALG is a security component that manages application layer protocols such as SIP,
FTP and so on.
AM
Air Monitor. AM is a mode of operation supported on wireless APs. When an AP operates in the Air Monitor
mode, it enhances the wireless networks by collecting statistics, monitoring traffic, detecting intrusions,
enforcing security policies, balancing wireless traffic load, self-healing coverage gaps, and more. However,
clients cannot connect to APs operating in the AM mode.
AMON
Advanced Monitoring. AMON is used in Aruba WLAN deployments for improved network management,
monitoring and diagnostic capabilities.
AMP
AirWave Management Platform. AMP is a network management system for configuring, monitoring, and
upgrading wired and wireless devices on your network.
A-MPDU
Aggregate MACProtocol Data Unit. A-MPDU is a method of frame aggregation, where several MPDUs are
combined into a single frame for transmission.
A-MSDU
Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit. A-MSDU is a structure containing multiple MSDUs, transported within a
single (unfragmented) data MAC MPDU.
ANQP
Access Network Query Protocol. ANQP is a query and a response protocol for Wi-Fi hotspot services. ANQP
includes information Elements (IEs) that can be sent from the AP to the client to identify the AP network and
service provider. The IEs typically include information about the domain name of the AP operator, the IP
addresses available at the AP, and information about potential roaming partners accessible through the AP. If
the client responds with a request for a specific IE, the AP will send a Generic Advertisement Service (GAS)
response frame with the configured ANQP IE information.
ANSI
American National Standards Institute. It refers to the ANSI compliance standards for products, systems,
services, and processes.
API
Application Programming Interface. Refers to a set of functions, procedures, protocols, and tools that enable
users to build application software.
app
Short form for application. It generally refers to the application that is downloaded and used on mobile
devices.