Asus WL-300g - Manual (Page 62)

5. Appendix
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Chapter 5 - Appendix
WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)
An industry group that certifies cross-vender interoperability and compatibility
of IEEE 802.11b wireless networking products and to promote that standard
for enterprise, small business, and home environments.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
The IEEE 802.11b standard specifies an optional encryption feature, known
as Wired Equivalent Privacy or WEP, that is designed to provide a wireless
LAN with a security level equal to what is found on a wired Ethernet
network. WEP encrypts the data portion of each packet exchanged on the
802.11b network using either a 64-bit or 128-bit encryption algorithm. In
addition, WEP is also used in conjunction with the optional Shared Key
Authentication algorithm to prevent unauthorized devices from associating
with an 802.11b network.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
This is a group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small
area. A wireless network is referred to as LAN or WLAN.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
Wi-Fi Protected Access is a specification, which offsets encryption and
authentication improvements that are stronger than the Wireless Encryption
Protocol (WEP), which it is meant to replace.
WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key)
WPA-PSK is a special mode of WPA for home environment without a
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS). It is required to
enter a password into their access point or home wireless gateway and
each clients that is on the wireless network to keeps out eavesdroppers and
other unauthorized users by requiring all devices to have the matching
password.