HP h6300 manual How Do I Use the Wireless Features of My iPAQ Pocket PC?, Term Definition

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How Do I Use the Wireless Features of My iPAQ Pocket PC?

Before learning how to use the wireless features (such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) on your iPAQ Pocket PC, first familiarize yourself with the following wireless technology terms.

Term	Definition
802.11b	The standard specification for wireless local
	area networks, often called Wi-Fi.
802.1x	A standard designed to enhance the security
	of Wi-Fi networks by providing an
	authentication framework.
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.
Authorization	The process of granting or denying someone
	access to a network resource.
Bluetooth	A telecommunication industry specification
	that allows Bluetooth-enabled devices
	(mobile phones, computers, and some
	Pocket PCs) short-range connections and
	provides fast, reliable, wireless
	communication.
Data Encryption	A conversion process that is used for
	protecting data.
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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