GLOSSARY 109
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless
networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.
WiFi Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products
that meet their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)
Wireless Client 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).
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