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RLX2-IHx Series ♦ 802.11a, b, g, n
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TKIP
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. A wireless security encryption mechanism in Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA).
U
UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
W
WDS
Wireless Distribution System. Enables access points to communicate with one another
in order to extend the range of a wireless networks. Used in 802.11g based access
points.
WEP
Wired-Equivalent Privacy protocol was specified in the original IEEE 802.11 standard to
provide a WLAN with a minimal level of security and privacy comparable to a typical
wired LAN, using data encryption.
Wi-Fi
A certification mark managed by a trade group called the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi
certification encompasses numerous standards including 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g,
WPA, and more. Equipment must pass compatibility testing to receive the Wi-Fi mark.
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
The certification standard designating IEEE 802.11-based wireless local area network
(WLAN) products that have passed interoperability testing requirements developed and
governed by the Wi-Fi alliance.
Wi-Fi Interoperability Certificate
A statement that a product has passed interoperability testing and will work with other
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (previously called Wi-Fi Simple Config) is an optional
certification program developed by the Wi-Fi alliance designed to ease set up of security
enabled Wi-Fi networks in the home and small office environment. Wi-Fi Protected
Setup supports methods (pushing a button or entering a PIN into a wizard-type
application) that are familiar to most consumers to configure a network and enable
security.
Wireless Gateway
A term used to differentiate between an access point and a more-capable device that
can share an internet connection, serve DHCP, and bridge between wired and wireless
networks.
Wireless Network
A network of connected using a centralized wireless access point.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A type of local area network in which data is sent and
received via high-frequency radio waves rather than cables or wires.
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