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computer, through the local wireless network, through the Internet, all the
way to the corporate servers and database.
WAN (Wireless Area Network). A communication system of connecting
PCs and other computing devices across a large local, regional, national or
international geographic area. Also used to distinguish between phone-
based data networks and Wi-Fi. Phone networks are considered WANs and
Wi-Fi networks are considered Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs).
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Basic wireless security provided by Wi-
Fi. In some instances, WEP may be all a home or small business user
needs to protect wireless data. WEP is available in 40-bit (also called 64-
bit), or in 108-bit (also called 128-bit) encryption modes. As 108-bit
encryption provides a longer algorithm that takes longer to decode, it can
provide better security than basic 40-bit (64-bit) encryption.
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). An inter-operability certification for wireless local
area network (LAN) products based on the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 standard.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network). Also referred to as LAN. A type of
local-area network that uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires
to communicate between nodes.
WPA-Enterprise (Wi-Fi Protected Access
encryption method that protects unauthorized network access by verifying
network users through a server.
WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access
encryption method that protects unauthorized network access by using a
set-up password.
3-in-1 Access Point
ViewSonic
TM
- Enterprise). It is Wi-Fi's
TM
- Personal). It is Wi-Fi's
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