3com 3CRWE52196 User Guide

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WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless 
networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.
WiFi
Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products 
that meet their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)
Wireless Client
The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly 
connected to your wireless network
Wireless LAN Service
Area
Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)
Wizard
A Windows application that automates a procedure such as installation 
or configuration.
WLAN
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).