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connect LANs of a different type; however they connect more LANs than a bridge
and are generally more sophisticated.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the name for two of the
most well-known protocols developed for the interconnection of networks.
Originally a UNIX standard, TCP/IP is now supported on almost all platforms, and is
the protocol of the Internet.
TCP relates to the content of the data travelling through a network — ensuring
that the information sent arrives in one piece when it reaches its destination. IP
relates to the address of the end station to which data is being sent, as well as the
address of the destination network.
Traffic The movement of data packets on a network.
WAN Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically
separate areas (for example, different buildings, cities, or countries). The Internet is
an example of a wide area network.
WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. An industry group formed to certify cross
vendor interoperability and compatibility of 802.11b wireless networking products
and to promote the standard for enterprise, small business and home
environments. (see also 802.11b, Wi-Fi)
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless
networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.
WiFi Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products that meet
their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)
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).