Definitions for "Wired Equivalent Privacy"
Keywords:  wep, eavesdropping, ieee, privacy, lan
An encryption technique built into 802.11 wireless LANs using 40-bit keys.
an encryption system that encrypts data on wireless networks that can only be read by authorized users with the correct decryption key.
A security protocol that encrypts data sent to and from wireless devices within a network. Not as strong as WPA encryption.
Optional security mechanism defined within the 802.11 standard designed to make the link integrity of the wireless medium equal to that of a cable.