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Wi-Fi Terms
It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as
you begin to use Wi-Fi technology.
Term Definition
802.11 standard An approved standard specification of radio
technology from the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) used for wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
Device-to-computer or ad-
hoc
A mode that does not use access points.
It provides independent peer-to-peer connectivity
in a wireless LAN.
Domain Name System
(DNS)
The way that Internet domain names are located
and translated into IP addresses. It is an easy to
remember name for an Internet address. Every
website has its own specific IP address on the
Internet.
Encryption An alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers)
conversion process of data primarily used for
protection against any unauthorized person(s).
Hotspots Public or private areas where you can access Wi-
Fi service. These wireless connections can be
located, for example, at a library, cyber cafe,
hotel, airport lounge, or convention center. This
service can be free or sometimes requires a fee.
Infrastructure This connection mode uses wireless access points
to connect to networks.
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