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UPnP: Universal Plug and Play—a networking protocol that allows for many different types of devices to
interact with one another. UPnP is the protocol used by media streaming.
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WAP: Wireless Access Point—a device, such as a wireless router, that connects wireless communication
devices together to form a wireless network. A WAP often connects to a wired network, and can
relay data between wireless devices and wired devices.
Web browser: An application used to access information on networks, on the internet, and in help systems.
Common web browsers include Internet Explorer, Netscape, and Firefox.
WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy—a protocol that encrypts data on a wireless system for security.
WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access—a technology that allows for increased security with wireless networks.