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Wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi Protected Access

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(Continued) Term Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Wireless Access Point Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Definition The Wi-Fi encryption method that protects unauthorized network access by using a setup password (for personal use) or by verifying network users through a server (for enterprise use). A way of managing the association of workstation names and locations with IP addresses. 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. 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. A certification for wireless LAN products based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. 45

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Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA)
The Wi-Fi encryption method that protects
unauthorized network access by using 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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Definition