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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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WAN (wide area network) A widespread group of computers connected

using long-distance technologies.

WAP (wireless access point) Device that centrally connects wireless

network nodes.

wattage (watts or W) Measurement of the amps and volts needed for a

particular device to function.

WAV File format for audio faithfully recorded using the pulse code

modulation (PCM) format; produces large file sizes.

Web browser Program designed to retrieve, interpret, and display Web

pages.

Web server A computer that stores and shares the files that make up Web

sites.

webcam PC camera most commonly used for Internet video

communication.

Welcome screen Logon screen for Windows. Enables users to select their

particular user account by clicking on their user picture.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Wireless security protocol that uses a

standard 40-bit encryption to scramble data packets. Does not provide

complete end-to-end encryption and is vulnerable to attack.

wide area network See WAN.

Wi-Fi Common name for the IEEE 802.11 wireless Ethernet standard.

Wi-Fi analyzer Program, app, or device used to scan and analyze the

properties of nearby Wi-Fi signals. Can be used to identify dead spots, avoid

interference from other networks, or identify security threats such as

illegitimate wireless access points (WAPs), and more.

Wi-Fi calling Mobile device feature that enables users to make voice calls

over a Wi-Fi network, rather than a cellular network.

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