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Wi-Fi Protected Access

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(networking, security)Wi-Fi Protected Access - (WPA) A security scheme for wireless networks, developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption and provides built-in authentication, giving security comparable to VPN tunneling with WEP, with the benefit of easier administration and use.

WPA-PSK is a simplified form of WPA.


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PCTEL's SDK offers support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 security standards based on the next generation of Wi-Fi security recently ratified under the IEEE 802.
PCTEL releases Wi-Fi security module SDK by EDP Weekly's IT Monitor
The newest specification (which is still in the works) is being called Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
WPA aims to finish the job WEP started: what to know before it does by Raphael, Louis / Computer Technology Review
Intersil Corporation (Nasdaq:ISIL) has announced its support for the Wi-Fi Alliance's new standards-based solution for enhanced security called Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
Intersil supports Wi-Fi by EDP Weekly's IT Monitor
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