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VCI
VCI - Virtual Channel Identifier. The identifier in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) cell header that identifies
to which virtual channel the cell belongs.
VPI
VPI - Virtual Path Identifier. The field in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) cell header that identifies to which
VP (Virtual Path) the cell belongs.
WAN
Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (for example, dif-
ferent buildings, cities, or countries). The Internet is an example of a wide area 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 inter operability criteria.
(see also 802.11b, WECA)
Wi-Fi Alliance
The Wi-Fi Alliance is a trade group, owning the trademark to Wi-Fi, aiming at performing the testing, certifying in-
teroperability of products and promoting the technology.
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 rel-
atively small area (such as a house or office).
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