User's Manual

Term Definition
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.