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Glossary
WAN
Wide Area Network
A WAN is a network that is not restricted to one particular area, such as the Internet. A
WAN is run by one or more public providers to enable private access. You access the
Internet via an
Internet
Provider.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy
WEP is a security protocol defined in Standard
IEEE
802.11. It is used to protect wireless
transmissions in a
WLAN
against unauthorised access through
Encryption
of the data
transmitted.
Wireless network
See
WLAN
WLAN
Wireless LAN
Wireless LANs enable network components to communicate with a network using radio
waves as the transport medium. A wireless LAN can be connected as an extension to a
wired LAN or it can form the basis for a new network. The basic element of a wireless
network is the cell. This is the area where the wireless communication takes place.
WLAN is currently specified in Standard
IEEE
802.11. The Gigaset SE365 WLAN complies
with Standard 802.11n as regards hardware. In terms of software, an update is planned
as soon as the standard is passed definitely.
WPA2/WPA
WPA was developed to improve the security provided by WEP. WPA uses complex proce-
dures to generate keys, such as TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol). In addition, WPA
can use an authentication server (e.g. a RADIUS server) to increase security.
WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK
WPA pre-shared key
Variant of
WPA2/WPA
data encryption, in which new keys are automatically generated
at regular intervals by means of a keyword (pre-shared key). The key is updated after
defined periods
(Rekey
interval).
WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
WPS simplifies the setting up of wireless networks.
WPS automatically sets up secure wireless network.
Access Points
create a network iden-
tification (SSID) and
WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK Encryption
automatically. Clients can be con-
nected either by entering a PIN or using special registration buttons on the access point
and client.
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