Linksys WPC54GX manual What is WEP?

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(or chipping code). The longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers.

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 Table of Contents List of Figures Front Panel21 WPA-Enterprise EAP-PEAP Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout GettingtoKnowtheWireless-GNotebookAdapter with SRX LED IndicatorsRunning the Setup Wizard Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXOverview Setup Wizard’s Ssid Wireless Network Name Screen Setup Wizard’s WEP Screen WEPSetup Wizard’s WPA2-Personal Screen Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile Enter Profile Name11 Wireless Mode for New Profile 12 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 14 WEP Settings for New Profile 16 WPA-Personal Settings EAP-TLS EAP-TTLSEAP-PEAP Radius22 Wireless Security Radius 24 Radius EAP-TTLS 26 Confirm New Settings Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is roaming? What is WEP? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix C Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix E Specifications WPC54GXAppendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyIndustry Canada Canada Appendix G Regulatory InformationFCC Statement EC Declaration of Conformity EuropeSafety Notices FranceFCC Part 68 Statement Appendix H Contact Information

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