Wireless Technology Terms

noun a sensory appendage on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods

• The satellite dish is equipped with a high-gain antenna for better reception.
• Make sure you adjust the antenna on the TV to get a clear picture.
• I need to get a new antenna for my car radio.
• She had a keen antenna for picking up on subtle cues in conversation.

noun a person or thing that repeats something, such as a device that plays back recorded sound or video

adjective describing something that repeats or is used for repeating

• The technician installed a repeater to boost the Wi-Fi signal in the office.
• I set up a repeater to make sure the Wi-Fi reaches every corner of the house.
• I hooked up a repeater so I can get better internet in my room.
• She was like a repeater, constantly bringing up the same topic in every conversation.

verb to release or free from a tether or restraint

• The new technology allows users to untether themselves from traditional wired connections.
• I love being able to untether my phone and use it wirelessly.
• Dude, you gotta untether yourself from that old mindset and try something new.
• She felt like she was finally able to untether herself from the burdens of her past.

noun a portable device that provides internet access through a cellular network

• The MiFi device allows users to access the internet through a cellular network.
• I always carry my MiFi with me so I can stay connected wherever I go.
• I love how my MiFi lets me browse the web on the go.
• The MiFi is like having a portable Wi-Fi hotspot in your pocket.