Asus WL 320gE - Wireless Access Point User Manual page 58

Chapter 5 - Appendix
WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)
An industry group that certifies cross-vender interoperability and compatibility
of IEEE 802.11b wireless networking products and to promote that standard for
enterprise, small business, and home environments.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
The IEEE 802.11b standard specifies an optional encryption feature, known as
Wired Equivalent Privacy or WEP, that is designed to provide a wireless LAN with
a security level equal to what is found on a wired Ethernet network. WEP encrypts
the data portion of each packet exchanged on the 802.11b network using either a
64-bit or 128-bit encryption algorithm. In addition, WEP is also used in conjunction
with the optional Shared Key Authentication algorithm to prevent unauthorized
devices from associating with an 802.11b network.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
This is a group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small
area. A wireless network is referred to as LAN or WLAN.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
Wi-Fi Protected Access is a specification, which offsets encryption and
authentication improvements that are stronger than the Wireless Encryption
Protocol (WEP), which it is meant to replace.
WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key)
WPA-PSK is a special mode of WPA for home environment without a Remote
Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS). It is required to enter a password
into their access point or home wireless gateway and each clients that is on the
wireless network to keeps out eavesdroppers and other unauthorized users by
requiring all devices to have the matching password.
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