HP iPAQ hx2000 User Manual page 105

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Term
Security Set Identifier
(SSID)
Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA)
Windows Internet
Naming Service
(WINS)
Wired Equivalent
Privacy (WEP)
Wireless Access Point
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
User's Guide
Using Wi-Fi (not available on all models)
Definition
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.
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).
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.
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