Linksys WPC54GS manual What is WEP?

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Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?

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

What is WEP?

WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a shared key algorithm, as described in the

IEEE 802.11 standard.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents List of Figures Front Panel21 EAP-MD5 Authentication Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Power Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterLED Indicators LinkSoftware Installation and Configuration Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenInstallation Procedure Setup Wizard’s Wireless Mode ScreenWEP Passphrase or WEP keySetup Wizard’s Check Settings Screen WPA-PSKSetup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Hardware Installation Connecting the AdapterLink Information Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wlan Monitor Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile Creating a New Profile11 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 12 Netowork Settings 14 WEP Setting for New Profile 15 WPA-PSK Settings WPA Radius17 WPA Radius Settings EAP-TLS EAP-TTLSLeap EAP-MD5EAP-PEAP 24 Radius Settings Radius26 EAP-TTLS Authentication 28 EAP-PEAP Authentication 30 Tkip Settings Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix C Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyIndustry Canada Canada Appendix G Regulatory InformationFCC Statement EC Declaration of Conformity EuropeFrance Appendix H Contact Information

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