Glossary
SIMATIC Rack PC 547B
132 Operating Instructions, 12/2007, A5E01127519-02
Windows
Microsoft Windows is a multitasking graphical user interface. Windows provides a standard
graphical interface based on drop-down menus, windowed regions on the screen, and allows
operation with a pointer device such as a mouse.
WLAN
Wireless LAN is a local network that transmits data via radio waves, infrared light or another
wireless technology. Wireless LAN is mainly used for mobile computer applications in office
or factory environments.