VoloAccess™ User Manual
Copyright © Vololink Pty Ltd 2006-2010 V1.43 July 2010 Page 75 of 78
WCDMA – Wideband Code Division Multiple Access. WCDMA is a type of 3G cellular network. WCDMA is
the higher speed transmission protocol used in the UMTS system, a third generation follow-on to the 2G
GSM networks deployed worldwide.
WiFi – Wireless Fidelity. is the marketing name for the wireless technology used in computers, mobile
phones, PDAs, gaming consoles and more. It covers the various 802.11 technologies.
WPA – WiFi Protected Access. WPA is a security protocol used to secure wireless computer networks. This
protocol implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard.
WPA2 – WiFi Protected Access version 2. An advanced more secure form of the WPA protocol that
implements all of the mandatory elements of the IEEE 802.11i standard. This advanced protocol will not
work with some older network cards.
WPS – WiFi Protected Setup. - A standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless network.
