RLX2 Industrial Hotspot Series
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 207 of 212
June 15, 2015
U
UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
W
WAP
Wireless Application Protocol. A set of standards to enable wireless devices to access
internet services, such as the World Wide Web and email.
WDS
Wireless Distribution System. Enables access points to communicate with one another
in order to extend the range of a wireless networks. Used in 802.11g based access
points.
WEP
Wired-Equivalent Privacy protocol was specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard to provide
a WLAN with a minimal level of security and privacy comparable to a typical wired LAN,
using data encryption.
Wi-Fi
A certification mark managed by a trade group called the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi
certification encompasses numerous standards including 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g,
WPA, and more. Equipment must pass compatibility testing to receive the Wi-Fi mark.
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
The certification standard designating IEEE 802.11-based wireless local area network
(WLAN) products that have passed interoperability testing requirements developed and
governed by the Wi-Fi alliance.
Wi-Fi Interoperability Certificate
A statement that a product has passed interoperability testing and will work with other
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (previously called Wi-Fi Simple Config) is an optional
certification program developed by the Wi-Fi alliance designed to ease set up of security
enabled Wi-Fi networks in the home and small office environment. Wi-Fi Protected
Setup supports methods (pushing a button or entering a PIN into a wizard-type
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