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3DES See Triple DES (3DES).
5G The fifth generation of cellular technologies. It facilitates speeds that are much faster than its predecessor—4G. 5G does not just benefit cellphone consumers but will provide greater support for the needs of autonomous cars and the growth of IoT devices.
802.1X A port access protocol that protects networks via authentication. It is used widely in wireless environments. When 802.1X authentication is used, the access point opens a virtual port for communication. If authorization is unsuccessful, the virtual port is unavailable, and communication is blocked.
802.11a A communication standard that operates in the 5 GHz frequency with a maximum speed of 54 Mbps.
802.11ac A communication standard that ...
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