User's Manual

92 GLOSSARY
they connect LANs of a different type; however they connect more LANs than
a bridge and are generally more sophisticated.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the name for two of
the most well-known protocols developed for the interconnection of networks.
Originally a UNIX standard, TCP/IP is now supported on almost all
platforms, and is the protocol of the Internet.
TCP 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 relates to the address of the end station to which data is being sent, as well
as the address of the destination network.
Traffic The movement of data packets on a network.
WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. An industry group formed to certify
cross vendor interoperability and compatibility of 802.11b and 802.11g
wireless networking products and to promote the standard for enterprise,
small business and home environments. (see also 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi)
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless
networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products that
meet their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, 802.11g, WECA)
Wireless Client The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly connected
to your wireless network
Wireless LAN Service
Area
Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)
Wizard A Windows application that automates a procedure such as installation or
configuration.
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. A WLAN is a group of computers and devices
connected together by wireless in a relatively small area (such as a house or
office).