How Do I Use the Wireless Features of My iPAQ Pocket PC?
Before learning how to use the wireless features (such as
Term | Definition |
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802.11b | The standard specification for wireless local |
| area networks, often called |
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802.1x | A standard designed to enhance the security |
| of |
| authentication framework. |
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Authentication | The verification of the identity of a person or |
| process. For example, in a communication |
| system, authentication verifies that messages |
| really come from their stated source, similar |
| to a signature on a (paper) letter. Logically, |
| authentication precedes authorization even |
| though they might appear to occur |
| simultaneously. |
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Authorization | The process of granting or denying someone |
| access to a network resource. |
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Bluetooth | A telecommunication industry specification |
| that allows |
| (mobile phones, computers, and some |
| Pocket PCs) |
| provides fast, reliable, wireless |
| communication. |
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Data Encryption | A conversion process that is used for |
| protecting data. |
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HotSpots | Public or private areas where there is a |
| wireless access point available. This wireless |
| connection could be located, for example, at |
| a library or cyber cafe. |
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