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User’s Guide 8–9
Using Wi-Fi (not available on all models)
Security Set Identifier
(SSID)
A sequence of 32 characters uniquely
defining (naming) a WLAN. Basically, each
set of wireless devices communicating with
each other is called a basic service set
(BSS). Several BSSs can be joined to form
one logical WLAN, called an extended
service set (ESS). An SSID is the 1-32
alphanumeric, case-sensitive name given to
each ESS.
Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA)
The Wi-Fi encryption method that protects
unauthorized network access by utilizing a
setup password (for personal use) or by
verifying network users through a server (for
enterprise use).
Windows Internet
Naming Service
(WINS)
A way of managing the association of
workstation names and locations with IP
addresses.
Wired Equivalent
Privacy (WEP)
Basic wireless security provided by Wi-Fi.
This security uses an encryption key that
automatically encrypts outgoing wireless
data. On the receiving side, the same
encryption key enables the computer to
automatically decrypt the information so it
can be read.
Wireless Access Point A wireless LAN transceiver or "base station"
that can connect a wired LAN to one or
many wireless devices. In addition, access
points can also bridge to each other.
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) A certification for wireless LAN products
based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.
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