3Com WL-603 User Manual
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LOSSARY
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).
WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access. A dynamically changing encryption mechanism
for wireless networking. Encryption strength is 256 bit.