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- Glossary
WFM
Wired for Management is Intel’s broad-based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of
business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility.
Wi-Fi Compatible
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test, supplied by the
WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of wireless
IEEE 802.11 LAN products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard, go to the WECA Web site at:
www.wirelessethernet.com.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A wireless interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single
limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
WUSB
Certified Wireless USB is a short range, high bandwidth RF communication protocol that is capable of
sending 480 Mbps at distances up to 3 meters (approximately 10 feet) and 110 Mbps at up to 10 meters
(approximately 33 feet). WUSB is designed to operate in the 3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz RF band in the United
States.