Using Wi-Fi (not available on all models)

 

 

 

 

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Term

Definition

 

 

 

 

Security Set Identifier

A sequence of 32 characters uniquely

 

(SSID)

defining (naming) a WLAN. Basically, each

 

 

set of wireless devices communicating with

 

 

each other is called a basic service set

 

 

(BSS). Several BSSs can be joined to form

 

 

one logical WLAN, called an extended

 

 

service set (ESS). An SSID is the 1-32

 

 

alphanumeric, case-sensitive name given to

 

 

each ESS.

 

 

 

 

Wi-Fi Protected Access

The Wi-Fi encryption method that protects

 

(WPA)

unauthorized network access by utilizing a

 

 

setup password (for personal use) or by

 

 

verifying network users through a server (for

 

 

enterprise use).

 

 

 

 

Windows Internet

A way of managing the association of

 

Naming Service

workstation names and locations with IP

 

(WINS)

addresses.

 

 

 

 

Wired Equivalent

Basic wireless security provided by Wi-Fi.

 

Privacy (WEP)

This security uses an encryption key that

 

 

automatically encrypts outgoing wireless

 

 

data. On the receiving side, the same

 

 

encryption key enables the computer to

 

 

automatically decrypt the information so it

 

 

can be read.

 

 

 

 

Wireless Access Point

A wireless LAN transceiver or "base station"

 

 

that can connect a wired LAN to one or

 

 

many wireless devices. In addition, access

 

 

points can also bridge to each other.

 

 

 

 

Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)

A certification for wireless LAN products

 

 

based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.

 

 

 

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