172GLOSSARY

Wireless Client The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly connected to your wireless network.

Wireless LAN Service Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).

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Wizard A Windows application that automates a procedure such as installation or configuration.

WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. A WLAN is a group of computers and devices connected together by wireless in a relatively small area (such as a house or office).

WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access. A dynamically changing encryption mechanism for wireless networking. Encryption strength is 256 bit.

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