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ç Contents Glossary ç Chapter Contents 198 Wi-Fi related terms are explained here. Also refer to the explanations of terms given in the respective sections of this guide. • Access point A device that relays radio wave signals to create a Wi-Fi network. This term also refers to a network that you can use to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. • Firewall This is a system that protects networks from computer viruses, external unauthorized access, and security threats. This is set on the Wi-Fi router or computer. • SSID/ESSID Preconfigured numbers and letters used to identify a specific access point. Also called the "access point name" or "network name". • Encryption key This is a key used to encrypt data for transmission to and from an access point. • IP address This is an address used to identify a device within a network. • MAC address This is a unique address pre-assigned to a network device. It is also referred to as a "physical address".