Appendix D Glossary
Subnet Mask
A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used within a particular network only.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
A network connecting computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different build- ings, cities, countries). The Internet is a WAN.
WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)
An industry group that certifies
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
A group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area.
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