3Com WL-537 User Manual page 122

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LOSSARY
Wi-Fi
Wireless Client
Wireless LAN Service
Area
Wizard
WLAN
WPA
Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products
that meet their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)
The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly
connected to your wireless network
Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)
A Windows application that automates a procedure such as installation
or configuration.
Wireless Local Area Network. A WLAN is a group of computers and
devices connected together by wireless in a relatively small area (such as a
house or office).
Wi-Fi Protected Access. A dynamically changing encryption mechanism
for wireless networking. Encryption strength is 256 bit.