
Hercules Wireless Dual Band
HWDB-600
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WiFi Router
Device installed at the heart of a WiFi network, allowing for the connection of several computers equipped with
WiFi adapters for the exchange of data.
WiFi Station DB
Utility developed by Hercules to define, verify and configure all connection and security settings regarding your
WiFi installation.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
Wireless local area network, generally employing the 802.11b, g or n standards.
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)
Function certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which aims to define the levels of priority according to available
bandwidth. Thus, Voice over IP (Priority 1) will take precedence over the transmission of video data
(Priority 2), which will itself take precedence over applications using the network, such as Internet browsing
(Priority 3). Last in terms of priority are background task applications, such as printing jobs or downloads
(Priority 4).
Workgroup
Group of computers with which you wish to communicate or share resources such as folders, a printer or an
Internet connection. To be part of a workgroup, computers must have the same group name.
WPA (WiFi Protected Access)
Wireless network security standard put in place by manufacturers, employing a data encryption algorithm
relying on dynamic key management, which was lacking in WEP, the difference being that once
communication is established, the key changes randomly for enhanced security.
WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access 2)
Security standard for wireless networks based on the WPA standard, which adds support for the TKIP or AES
encryption algorithm, for heightened security.
WPA-PSK (WiFi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key)
Latest-generation heightened security protocol specially designed for use in environments such as a small
office or the home, based on a pre-shared key (a single password). This key is also used for TKIP or AES
data encryption.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)
Technology standardized by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which aims to simplify the connection and configuration of a
wireless network while at the same time maintaining a high level of security. This technology allows the user
to enable protection of a WiFi network via a single button located on the WiFi client, or via entry of a PIN code
in the software supplied with the router.
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