Glossary
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wireless channel
The 802.11 standard provides several radio frequency bands for use in Wi-Fi communications, each divided into a multitude of channels…
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wireless local area network (WLAN)
A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a wireless computer network that interconnects two or more devices using wireless communication to form…
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wireless survey
A detailed assessment of a physical area to measure and analyze the coverage, performance, and signal strength of wireless networks…
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wiring diagram
A key piece of documentation that details wiring and port locations. This documentation makes it possible to track cable runs…
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Wi-Fi Protected Access
A security standard developed by Wi-Fi Alliance (a nonprofit organization formed to certify interoperability of wireless devices) to address the…
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Wi-Fi Protected Access 2
A security protocol for wireless networks that uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to provide strong encryption and improved security over…
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WPA Enterprise mode
A security mode introduced with WPA2 designed for corporate environments, using 802.1X authentication with a RADIUS server to provide robust…
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WPA Personal mode
Also known as WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key), a security protocol for Wi-Fi networks that uses a shared password for authentication without…
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Wi-Fi Protected Access 3
A security protocol for Wi-Fi networks that provides enhanced encryption and authentication mechanisms to improve protection against unauthorized access and…
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Zero-day vulnerability
A zero-day (also known as a 0-day) is a cybersecurity vulnerability in a computer system that is unknown to its…
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