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WAV

A format for sound files developed jointly by Microsoft and IBM. Built into Windows 95 to XP, which made it the de facto standard for sound on PCs.WAV sound files end with a ‘.wav’ extension and works with nearly all Windows applications that support sound.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

All 802.11b (Wi-Fi / wireless) networks use WEP as their basic security protocol. WEP secures data transmissions using 64-bit or 128-bit encryption; however, it does not offer complete security and is usually used in conjunction with other security measures such as EAP.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is a wireless technology brand owned by the Wi-Fi Alliance intended to improve the interoperability of wireless local area network products based on the IEEE 802.11 standards. Common applications for Wi-Fi include Internet and VoIP phone access, gaming, and network connectivity for consumer electronics such as televisions, DVD players, and digital cameras.

Wireless

Telecommunications using electromagnetic waves rather than wires or cable to transmit information. Wireless communication can be used for free-ranging mobile systems such as cell phones and global positioning systems (GPS), which use satellite technology. Wireless systems can also be fixed, such as LANs that provide wireless communications within a limited area (such as an office), or wireless peripherals such as mice and keyboards.

WMA (Windows Media Audio)

An audio format owned by Microsoft, is a part of Microsoft Windows Media technology. Includes Microsoft Digital Rights Management tools, Windows Media Video encoding technology, and Windows Media Audio encoding technology.

Woofer

The drive unit (loudspeaker) that reproduces
the bass (low) frequencies.	nglish
WPA / WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
A Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve	E
upon the security features of WEP.The
technology is designed to work with existing
Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with	Glossary
hardware), but the technology includes two
WEP (i.e. as a software upgrade to existing
improvements over WEP.

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