Actiontec electronic HWE05490-01 user manual What is WEP?, How do I make a HEX-based WEP key?

Can I use this 54 Mbps (802.11g) Wireless Ethernet Adapter to connect to the 802.11b Access Point?

Yes, this Ethernet Adapter can connect to an 802.11b Access Point.

Will cordless phones interfere with the wireless Ethernet Adapter?

The 802.11g PC Cards use 2.4 GHz frequency. If your cordless phone uses this frequency, 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 interference.

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

The surrounding 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 will be. Concrete or metal-rein- forced structures cause a higher degree of wireless signal loss than those made of wood, plaster, or glass.

What is WEP?

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the standard encryption mode for 802.11g communications.

How do I make a HEX-based WEP key?

64-bit WEP Key - Composed of 10 alphanumeric characters (0-9, a-f) (example: 843c29a562)

128-bit WEP Key - Composed of 26 alphanumeric characters (0-9, a-f) (exam- ple: 3c29f2536bef3276d32e364a2c)

What is the difference between 40-bit and 64-bit encryption?

There really is no difference between the two. They are different terminologies used throughout the industry for the same level of encryption.

I lost the installation CD for my 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter. How can I get a new one?

New CDs can be purchased for $6.95 each by calling our Technical Support Department at 1-888-436-0657.

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