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Glossary
Subnet mask
A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information
provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers configured like an IP
address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a
particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized
by the Internet, which must assigned by InterNIC).
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the standard
protocol for data transmission over the Internet.
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 IEEE 802.11b
wireless networking products and to promote that standard for
enterprise, small business, and home environments (see also 802.11b).
Wireless Client
The term used to described the desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly
connected to your wireless network. (See also Client).
Wireless LAN Service Area
Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set IDentifier).
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A WLAN is a group of computers and
devices wirelessly connected together in a relatively small area (such as
a house or an office). Your home wireless network is called a wireless
LAN or WLAN.
