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What is WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

Chapter 205
Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking, Second Edition
is a system to secure wireless networks, created to patch the security of the previous system, WEP. WPA implements part of the IEEE 802.11i standard. In addition to authentication and encryption, WPA also provides improved payload integrity.
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Virtual Community Mentoring in Higher Education
Jamie S. Switzer (Colorado State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 5
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-014-1.ch205
Abstract
This article will focus on the characteristics of a technology- supported virtual community where university students can seek the guidance of professionals in the students’ field of study via a mediated mentoring program. Advances in information and communication technologies, particularly the Internet and interactive multimedia technologies, are creating new networking opportunities for students. Mentors and mentees can develop valuable relationships facilitated by multimedia technologies. This article will explore the characteristics of both community and mentoring within the framework of a technology-supported virtual community.
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