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WDS
A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows the creation of a completely wireless
infrastructure. Typically, an
points to be connected wirelessly. The access points can function as wireless repeaters or
bridges.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a data encryption protocol for
networks. All wireless stations and access points on the network are configured with a static
64-bit (40-bit secret key + 24-bit initialization vector (IV)) or 128-bit (104-bit secret key +
24-bit IV)
Shared Key
body and CRC of each
Wi-Fi
A test and certification of interoperability for
standard promoted by the
WINS
The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is a server process for resolving Windows-
based computer names to IP addresses. It provides information that allows these systems to
browse remote networks using the Network Neighborhood.
Wireless Networking Framework
There are two ways of organizing a wireless network:
•
Stations communicate directly with one another in an
known as an independent basic service set (IBSS).
•
Stations communicate through an
single access point creates an infrastructure basic service set (BSS) whereas multiple
access points are organized in an extended service set (ESS).
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a
rather than wires to communicate between its nodes.
Access Point
is connected to a wired LAN. WDS allows access
for data encryption. It uses a
802.11
frame before transmission.
, a non-profit trade organization.
Wi-Fi Alliance
Access Point
Psion Teklogix 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway User Manual
RC4
stream cipher to encrypt the frame
WLAN
products based on the
Ad hoc Mode
in an
Infrastructure Mode
LAN
that uses high-frequency radio waves
Appendix D: Glossary
WDS
802.11
wireless
IEEE 802.11
network, also
network. A
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