Glossary
Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges.
Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system.
Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A com- munication method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative to TCP/IP.
Uplink: Link to the next level up in a communi- cation hierarchy.
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable.
WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking sys- tem covering a wide geographical area.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryp- tion method based on 64 or
Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages.
Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specifi cations.
WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices.
VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security method to connect remote LAN users to a cor- porate LAN system.
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