Actiontec electronic 802UIG Will cordless phones interfere with the Adapter?, What is WEP?

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Will cordless phones interfere with the Adapter?

The Adapter uses the 2.4 GHz frequency. If your cordless phone uses this fre- quency, problems may occur. Different cordless phones use different frequen- cies, and generally include a label stating which frequency they use. If you are having problems with interference caused by your cordless phone, try changing the channel of your wireless network. This can sometimes clear up interference issues. Any wireless device using the 2.4 GHz frequency can cause wireless inter- ference.

Can my wireless signal pass through floors, walls, and glass?

The effect of the physical environment can have varying effects on signal strength and quality. The denser an object (a concrete wall compared to a plaster wall, for example), the greater the interference. Concrete or metal-reinforced structures cause a higher degree of wireless signal loss than those made of wood, plaster, or glass.

What is WEP?

Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) is the standard encryption mode for 802.11x communications.

How do I make a HEX-based WEP key?

64-bit WEP - Composed of 10 alphanumeric characters (0-9,A-F). Example: 843A29A562

128-bit WEP - Composed of 26 alphanumeric characters (0-9,A-F). Example: 3C29F2536BEF3276D32E364A2C

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