Buffalo Technology WHR-G300N - Manual (Page 36)

WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking
system covering a wide geographical area.
WEP Encryption: A common security
protocol for wireless networks. WEP is
compatible with almost all wireless devices.
Web Browser: A software program that
allows viewing of web pages.
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization
that tests and assures interoperability
among WLAN devices.
Wire Speed: The maximum speed at
which a given packet can be transferred
using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard
specifications.
WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology
using wireless devices.
WPA Encryption: An encryption algorithm
designed to improve on the security of
WEP.
WPA2 Encryption: An advanced AES-
based encryption algorithm. This is the
latest, best security algorithm currently
available for Buffalo Wi-Fi products.
VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security
method to connect remote LAN users to a
corporate LAN system.
Glossary