Defined term

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi: A wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections.

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Definition

A wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections. Wi-Fi is a trademarked phrase for the IEEE 802.11x standard.

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

A wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide high-speed Internet network connections.

Source: NIST WebType: semantic
Definition 3

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high- speed Internet and network connections. Wi-Fi is a trademarked phrase for the IEEE 802.11x standard. Wireless is less secure than Ethernet connections. Some e-Pollbook and voting system technologies use Wi-Fi or wireless connectivity at the polling place.

Source: The State and Local Election Cybersecurity PlaybookType: external
Definition 4

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high- speed Internet and network connections. Wi-Fi is a trademarked phrase for the IEEE 802.11x standard. Wireless is less secure than Ethernet connections. Some e-pollbook and voting system technologies use Wi-Fi or wireless connectivity at the polling place.

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external

Sources

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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NIST Election Terminology Glossary, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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NIST Election Glossary
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