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Walkie-Talkie A personal 2-way radio. Chat with one or many instantly with the push of a button. Wallpaper A background design on the screen of a mobile phone. WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) Certain types of wireless local area networks (WLAN) that use specifications in the 802.11 family. The range for Wi-Fi is typically around 100 to 300 feet indoors and 2,000 feet outdoors. |
WiMax The name popular name of the 802.16 wireless network standard which will make broadband network access widely available without the expense of stringing wireless/ cables. Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) A standard communications protocol used for wireless devices. Mobile phones and radio transceivers use WAP for Internet access, e-mail, newsgroups and other information specially formatted for wireless devices. |
Wireless Carrier A company that provides wireless telecommunications services. Wireless Web The wireless Web refers to use of the World Wide Web through a wireless device, such as a wireless phone or PDA. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Where a mobile user can connect to a local area network though a wireless radio connection. |
