Edimax Technology EW-7205AP Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air?

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Troubleshooting

7.Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air?

WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent scrambling security feature. On the software side, the WLAN series offers the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control.

8.What is WEP?

WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64(40)-bit shared key algorithm.

9.What is a MAC Address?

The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses, which can change every time a computer logs on to the network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making it a valuable identifier for the network.

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Contents Wireless LAN Access Point Table of Contents Package Contents FeaturesSpecifications System Requirement Physical DescriptionFront Panel Back Panel DescriptionIntroduction Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point Hardware Installation is completeHow to Install the AP Utility Using the AP UtilityAccess Point Snmp Manager AP UtilityFor Example Wireless MAC Address Parameters Description MAC AddressRegulatory Domain Ethernet IP AddressWireless Channel Wireless FragmentationWireless RTS Threshold Parameters Description Auto Rate Fall BackParameters/Buttons Description Authentication Type Access Point NameOperational Rate Set Beacon PeriodParameters/Buttons Description Operational Mode User AccessAdministrator Administrator AccessParameters/Buttons Description Snmp Traps WEP 128 keys #1-#4Access Point Snmp Manager How to Install the Snmp ManagerWireless LAN Access Point Configuration Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Using the Snmp Manager Default IP Address Default Sub MaskConnecting to the Access Point Connect to the Access Point Find Access Point Configuring the Access Point Download ChangesIP Configuration Filtering ConfigurationRefresh Operational Settings Privacy OptionsEssid Open System Shared KeyBoth Modify Authorized MAC Address Enable Snmp Traps Authorization Password Setting Reset Device Restore DefaultViewing the Wireless Statistics Polling Interval Associated StationWireless Statistics Ethernet StatisticsWireless LAN Access Point Firmware Upgrade Tftp Client How to Install the Tftp Client Using the Tftp Client Tftp Client Wireless LAN Access Point Firmware Upgrade Can the Wireless Access Point act as my Dhcp Server? Can the Wireless Access Point connect to PC directly?What is Ad-hoc? What is Infrastructure?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air?