User guide

Virtual server
A virtual server allows you to direct incoming traffi c
from the Internet (identifi ed by protocol and external
port) to an internal server with a private IP address on
the LAN.
WAN
Wide Area Network
WAN usually refers to a network which covers a
large geographical area, and uses communications
circuits to connect the intermediate nodes. A major
factor impacting WAN design and performance is a
requirement that they lease communications circuits
from telephone companies or other communications
carriers.
Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity
A wireless data networking protocol generally used to
connect PCs to a network. Also known as 802.11b and
WLAN (Wireless LAN), it is the most common means of
wireless networking and operates at 2.4 GHz.
WPA Key
This is your Network Key to access your secure
wireless connection. You will fi nd the default one
for your device on the rear panel of your Vodafone
Broadband Complete.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy
Part of the IEEE 802.11 standard (ratifi ed in
September 1999), and is a scheme used to secure
wireless networks (Wi-Fi). Because a wireless network
broadcasts messages using radio, it is particularly
susceptible to eavesdropping; WEP was designed to
provide comparable confi dentiality to a traditional
wired network, hence the name.
WPS
Wireless Protected Setup is a standard for easy and
secure establishment of a wireless home network.
A WPS (Push Button) allows home users who know
little of wireless security to confi gure their Wi-Fi
Protected Access at the touch of a button.