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- WAN (wide area network)
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A data communications network that serves users across a broad geographical area. WANs often use transmission devices such as modems or CSUs/DSUs to carry signals over leased lines or over common carrier lines.
- WAP (wireless access point)
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A network device that offers connectivity between wireless clients and (usually) a wired portion of the network.
- Web server
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A server that runs an application and makes the contents of certain directories on that server, or other servers, available to clients for download via a protocol such as HTTP.
- WiFi
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A voluntary standard that manufacturers can adhere to, which aims to create compatibility between wireless (802.11b) devices.
- window flow control
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A flow control method in which the ...
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