Wireless Networking

What is the name of the wireless network, and is broadcast out over the airwaves?

• SSID

• WEP

• WPA

• WPA

A wireless local area network that uses radio signals to transmit data.

• WEP

• WPA

• Wi-Fi

• WAP

An encryption algorithm designed to protect wireless transmission data.

• WPA

• WEP

• WPA

• SSID

The original set of protections from the Wi-Fi Alliance in 2003 designed to protect both present and future wireless devices.

• WEP

• WPE

• WPA

• WAP

The device that enables a workstation to connect to the network and communicate with other computers.

• NIC

• SSID

• WWW

• P2P

This device often also acts as a router, firewall, and IP proxy.

• WPA

• WEP

• WAP

• SSID

A device that allows for connectivity between a desktop computer or laptop and the wireless access point.

• Wireless Network Adapter

• Ad-hoc mode

• Base Station

• Wireless Access Point

A device used to extend the coverage of a wireless net-

work.

• Hub

• Switch

• Bridge

• Wireless repeater

A device that can connect different 802.11 standards together.

• Wireless Repeater

• Wireless Bridge

• Ethernet Hub

• Smart Switch

Allows various ethernet devices to connect and act together.

• Hub

• Switch

• Ethernet Hub

• Wireless Router