GLOSSARY 147
its destination. IP relates to the address of the end station to which
data is being sent, as well as the address of the destination network.
traffic The movement of data packets on a network.
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for
wireless networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products
that meet their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, 802.11g,
WECA)
wireless client or
wireless station
The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly
connected to your wireless network.
Wireless LAN Service
Area
Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)
wizard A Windows application that automates a procedure such as installation
or configuration.
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. A WLAN is a group of computers and
devices connected together by wireless in a relatively small area (such
as a house or office).
WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access. A dynamically changing encryption mechanism
for wireless networking. Encryption strength is 256 bit.
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