RD Glossary
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- WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
- A part of the 802.11 standard that defines encryption between devices connected to a wireless local area network.
- Wi-Fi
- A brand name given to wireless LANs that comply with standards as defined and published by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi standards are based on the 802.11 standard.
- Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
- A security protocol defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance that enables computer devices to periodically obtain a new encryption key. WPA version 1 implements TKIP and WEP; whereas, WPA version 2 implements the full 802.11i standard (which includes AES).
- wireless LAN
- A network that satisfies wireless networking needs within the area of a building or college campus. 802.11 and Wi-Fi are popular standards defining wireless LANs.
- wireless MAN
- A network that satisfies wireless networking needs within the area of a city. Wireless MANs make use of 802.16 and proprietary standards.
- wireless PAN
- A network that satisfies wireless networking needs within a small room or reach of a person. Bluetooth and 802.15 are popular technologies for wireless PANs.
- wireless WAN
- A network that satisfies wireless networking needs over a large geographical area, such as a country or the entire world. Satellites offer a means for extending radio signals over a wireless WAN.
- WISP (wireless Internet service provider)
- A company that offers wireless connection services to the Internet for homes and offices. WISP often provide wireless access in public wireless LAN hotspots.
RD Glossary by Run Digital
