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IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must assigned by Inter-
NIC). 

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the name for two of the 
most well-known protocols developed for the interconnection of networks. Origi-
nally a UNIX standard, TCP/IP is now supported on almost all platforms, and is 
the protocol of the Internet. 

It relates to the content of the data travelling through a network — ensuring that 
the information sent arrives in one piece when it reaches its destination. IP re-
lates to the address of the end station to which data is being sent, as well as the 
address of the destination network.  

VCI - Virtual Channel Identifier. The identifier in the ATM (Asynchronous Trans-
fer Mode) cell header that identifies to which virtual channel the cell belongs. 

VPI - Virtual Path Identifier. The field in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) 
cell header that identifies to which VP (Virtual Path) the cell belongs. 

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

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 inter operability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA) 

The Wi-Fi Alliance is a trade group, owning the trademark to Wi-Fi, aiming at 
performing the testing, certifying interoperability of products and promoting the 
technology.