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WAN (Wide Area Network):
A networking
system covering a wide geographical area.
WEP Encryption:
A common security
protocol for wireless networks. WEP is
compatible with almost all wireless devices.
Web Browser:
A software program that
allows viewing of web pages.
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity):
An organization
that tests and assures interoperability
among WLAN devices.
Wire Speed:
The maximum speed at
which a given packet can be transferred
using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard
specifications.
WLAN (Wireless LAN):
A LAN topology
using wireless devices.
WPA Encryption:
An encryption algorithm
designed to improve on the security of
WEP.
WPA2 Encryption:
An advanced AES-
based encryption algorithm. This is the
latest, best security algorithm currently
available for Buffalo Wi-Fi products.
VPN (Virtual Private Network):
A security
method to connect remote LAN users to a
corporate LAN system.
Glossary