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WCDMA (wideband CDMA) A third-generation wireless technology under development that allows for
high-speed, high-quality data transmission. Derived from CDMA, WCDMA digitizes and transmits
wireless data over a broad range of frequencies. It requires more bandwidth than CDMA but offers
faster transmission because it optimizes the use of multiple wireless signals—not just one, as with
CDMA.
Wireless LAN (WLAN) It uses radio frequency technology to transmit network messages through the air for
relatively short distances, like across an office building or college campus. A wireless LAN can serve as
a replacement for or extension to a wired LAN.
Wireless spectrum A band of frequencies where wireless signals travel carrying voice and data information.
Wireless carriers are bidding at Federal Communications Commission auctions on slivers of airwaves
through which they will ultimately be able to send third-generation communications. The auctions,
which began in December 2000 in the United States and already occurred in several European nations,
will give providers access to new pieces of the spectrum that will allow them to move to third-
generation services. More auctions relevant to 3G communications are on tap.
WISP (wireless Internet service provider) A vendor that specializes in providing wireless Internet access.
WML (wireless markup language) A version of HDML, WML is based on XML and will run with its own
version of JavaScript. Wireless application developers use WML to repurpose content for wireless
devices.
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End Matter
n Pulling apart an Apple Airport
n Building your own AP on *NIX
n Linux or FreeBSD
n Floppy based Wireless Gateway
n WFG Internals
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