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Wi-Fi Connection and Settings
Glossary
This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this
chapter. The documentation for your access point may also con-
tain a glossary you can refer to.
Access Point
A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless
devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired network
(including to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard. In most cases,
this will be your wireless router.
IP Address
Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the net-
work.
NFC
Near field communication. Standard for smartphones and other
devices that allows a device to establish a communication protocol
with another device just by bringing the devices to close proximity
(touching them together).
SSID
Service Set Identifier. This is simply the public name of a
Wi-Fi network.
WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Standard for easy and secure setup of Wi-Fi
networks created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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