Short for Wireless Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption protocol defined in the 802.11b standard and introduced in September 1999 that helps protect a wireless network. WEP was later replaced by WPA, is an improved encryption standard introduced with 802.11i.

Computer acronyms, IEEE 802.11, Network terms, Secure connection, Security terms, SSID, WAN, Wi-Fi, WPA

  • Where do I find my WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key?
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