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See also on-screen keyboard and writing pad.WEP keyWireless network adapterWriting pad
TransceiverA secret word or phrase that is used to encryptAn internal or external device that uses speciallyAn Input Panel option that allows users to enter
A device that can both transmit and receive sig-data sent over a wireless network.It is essential toauthorized radio frequencies to connect two ordata by writing directly to the touch screen of a
nals. On local area networks (LANs), a transceiverWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security.Whenmore computers.Data is divided into small packetsDesXcape 150DM.Your DesXcape 150DM recog-
is the device that connects a computer to theWEP security is enabled,every computer or deviceand transferred by radio between your computernizes the hand written words and converts them
network and converts signals to and from parallelon the network must use the key to access net-and radio transceiver.to text.
and serial form.work services.See also transceiver.
Wide area network (WAN)
Universal serial bus (USB)A communications network connecting geographi-Wireless router
A physical cable system for connecting computercally separated computers,printers,and otherA type of wireless access point that links a wired
equipment that supports Plug and Play installation.devices.A WAN allows any connected device tonetwork with a wireless network or links two
Using USB,you can connect and disconnect devicesinteract with any other on the network.Thewireless networks together.Wireless routers often
without shutting down or restarting your comput-Internet is an example of a WAN.include hardware that connects to an Internet
er.You can use a single USB port to connect asservice provider (ISP).
many as 127 peripheral devices,including speakers,Windows Powered Smart Display
telephones,CD-ROM drives,joysticks,tape drives,A digital device powered by Microsoft Windows
keyboards,scanners,and cameras.A USB port isCE for Smart Displays that acts as a wireless com-
usually located on the back of your computer nearputer terminal.It allows a computer user to wire-
the serial port or parallel port.lessly connect to a computer,run applications,read
and respond to e-mail,and browse the Internet
USB cablefrom any room in the house. DesXcape 150DM is
See universal serial bus (USB).classified as a Windows Powered Smart Display.
USB controller
The chip on the motherboard of your computerWired equivalent privacy (WEP)
that enables USB devices,such as a DesXcapeA security mechanism for wireless networks.WEP
150DM,to communicate with the operating systemsecurity requires every computer or device on the
of the computer.network to use the secret encryption key to access
network services.
User account (for computer)Wireless access point
An account on a computer that stores theA hardware device that wirelessly receives and
Windows user name,password and other informa-transmits network data. A typical wireless access
tion for a computer user.point supports several users within a range that
User connectionvaries from less than 100 feet to more than 300 feet.
A communication link between your computer and
your DesXcape 150DM.You use a connection toWireless local area network (WLAN)
gain access to the resources of your computerSee wireless network.
from your DesXcape 150DM.The connections thatWireless network
are configured on your DesXcape 150DM appearA network of computers connected by some
in the left column of the Dashboard.means other than wire cables.Most wireless net-
WEPworks connect through radio waves.Other types
See wired equivalent privacy (WEP).of wireless networks include infrared and
microwave satellite networks. |
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