A Dictionary of Common Wireless Networking Terms: Essential Wi-Fi, WLAN, Radio Frequency, Security, and Connectivity Definitions for Students, ... (The IT Terms Dictionary Series)

A Dictionary of Common Wireless Networking Terms is a practical reference containing 100 carefully selected terms related to Wi-Fi, WLANs, radio frequency, wireless security, connectivity, performance, and troubleshooting.

Written for students, beginners, aspiring IT professionals, career changers, and entry-level support technicians, this compact dictionary explains technical vocabulary in clear, approachable language without sacrificing accuracy.

• 100 essential wireless networking terms and acronyms
• Wi-Fi standards from legacy 802.11 technologies through Wi-Fi 7
• Clear explanations of 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz networking
• Wireless security concepts including WPA2, WPA3, SAE, 802.1X, and RADIUS
• Radio-frequency concepts such as attenuation, interference, RSSI, SNR, and antenna gain
• Practical explanations of access points, channels, roaming, mesh Wi-Fi, MIMO, and OFDMA
• Examples showing how important terms appear in real situations
• “See also” references connecting related concepts

Whether you are studying networking fundamentals, preparing for an entry-level IT role, supporting users, or trying to understand your own wireless network, this book provides a fast and dependable way to build your technical vocabulary.