Arcadyan Technology Corporation WG4005DARC Manual Do Utilizador

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LOSSARY

Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in 
geographically separate areas (for example, different buildings, cities, or 
countries). The Internet is an example of a wide area network. 

Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. An industry group formed to 
certify cross vendor interoperability and compatibility of 802.11b and 
802.11g wireless networking products and to promote the standard for 
enterprise, small business and home environments. (see also 802.11b, 
802.11g, Wi-Fi)

Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless 
networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.

Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products 
that meet their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)

The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly 
connected to your wireless network

Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)

A Windows application that automates a procedure such as installation 
or configuration.

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).

Wi-Fi Protected Access. A dynamically changing encryption mechanism 
for wireless networking. Encryption strength is 256 bit.