Buffalo AirStation WHR-HP-G54 User Manual page 80

UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A
communication method (protocol)
that offers a limited amount of service
when messages are exchanged between
computers in a network. UDP is used as
an alternative to TCP/IP.
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable:
Two or more unshielded wires twisted
together to form a cable.
WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking
system covering a wide geographical area.
WEP Encryption: A common security
protocol for wireless networks. WEP is
compatible with almost all wireless devices.
Web Browser: A software program that
allows viewing of web pages.
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization
that tests and assures interoperability
among WLAN devices.
WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology
using wireless devices.
WPA Encryption: An encryption algorithm
designed to improve on the security of
WEP.
WPA2 Encryption: An advanced AES-
based encryption algorithm. This is the
latest, best security algorithm currently
available for Buffalo Wi-Fi products.
VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security
method to connect remote LAN users to a
corporate LAN system.
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