Professional Access Point
Administrator Guide
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WAN
A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a communications network that spans a relatively large geographical area, extending over distances greater than one kilometer. A WAN is often connected through public networks, such as the telephone system. It can also be connected through leased lines or satellites.
The Internet is essentially a very large WAN.
WDS
A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows the creation of a completely wireless infrastructure. Typically, an Access Point is connected to a wired LAN. WDS allows access points to be connected wirelessly. The access points can function as wireless repeaters or bridges.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a data encryption protocol for 802.11 wireless networks. All wireless stations and access points on the network are configured with a static
Wi-Fi
A test and certification of interoperability for WLAN products based on the IEEE 802.11 standard promoted by the
WINS
The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is a server process for resolving
Wireless Networking Framework
There are two ways of organizing a wireless network:
•Stations communicate directly with one another in an
•Stations communicate through an Access Point in an Infrastructure Mode network. A single access point creates an infrastructure basic service set (BSS) whereas multiple access points are organized in an extended service set (ESS).
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a LAN that uses
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