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| Access Point |
| An alternative name for a wireless hub or base station, it allows wireless access to other computers and networks. More commonly used by home users although many businesses are now installing Wi-Fi access points. A consideration of the amount of access points being installed is that the security of a Wi-Fi connection is generally switched off by default (to aid initial configuration). This is generally left open and this can easily compromise a network allowing many users to connect and gain free internet access or to the LAN and its facilities. |
| ACPI |
| Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. An open standard that allows Windows to directly control the power states of connected hardware on the PC, laptop or mobile device. |
| ADSL |
| Assymetric Digital Subscriber Line. The technology behind delivering broadbank links to residential and office users via standard copper wires. |
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