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Glossary
This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this
chapter. The documentation for your wireless router may also con-
tain a glossary you can refer to.
Access point
A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless
devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired network (includ-
ing to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard. In most cases, this will
be your wireless router.
Ad hoc mode
A Wi-Fi connection made directly from one device to another without
using an access point.
DLNA
Digital Living Network Alliance. A standard for easy communication
and content sharing among consumer electronic devices, comput-
ers and mobile devices across a home network.
FTP server
An FTP server is an application running on a computer that allows
users to transfer files to and from that computer.
Infrastructure mode
A Wi-Fi connection in which devices are connected through an
access point.
IP address
Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the net-
work.
SSID
Service Set Identifier. This is simply the public name of a Wi-Fi net-
work.
WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Standard for easy and secure setup of Wi-Fi
networks created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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