Smarthome/Internet of Things Glossary

The possibilities in Home Automation are endless. We've compiled this glossary to help make sense of it all.

802.11a
It is an extension to 802.11 networks, providing speeds upto 54mbps on a 5 GHz band.
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802.11ac
Computer networking technology that provides wireless local area networks on the 5 GHz band.
Sat, 11 Oct, 2014 at 5:35 PM
802.11b
Wireless networks working at speeds up to 11Mbit/s on a 2.4 GHz band.
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802.11g
Wireless networks working at speeds up to 54Mbit/s on a 2.4 GHz band.
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802.11n
Wireless networking standard that uses multiple antennas to increase data rates.
Sat, 11 Oct, 2014 at 6:08 PM
Actuator
A mechanism that puts something into automatic action.
Sat, 11 Oct, 2014 at 6:18 PM
Amplifier
An electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals.
Sat, 11 Oct, 2014 at 10:15 PM
Antenna
Device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals.
Sat, 11 Oct, 2014 at 10:17 PM
Anti-Theft System
Methods used to prevent or deter the unauthorized appropriation of items considered valuable.
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Apps
A self-contained program or piece of software designed to fulfill a particular purpose.
Sat, 11 Oct, 2014 at 10:30 PM