76EN | HARDWARE |
Tips
In order to prevent wiretapping and unauthorized intrusions, a network key (WEP key) may have been set for each access point. Depending on the access point, a WPA setting with a raised security level may have been established. If a network key has been set, input as required. For details on how to set the network key, refer to “How to Set the Wireless LAN Functions” on page 77.
WPA | : This stands for |
| of wireless LANs. WPA changes the encryption keys dynamically to better deal |
| with attempts to deductively infer the encryption keys, impersonation and data |
| tampering. |
WEP | : This stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It refers to a technology used to prevent |
| wireless LAN wiretapping and unauthorized intrusions to raise security levels |
| by encrypting the contents of communications and transmitting the encrypted |
| data between computers. |
7.When the computer is connected to the wireless network, the following message appears on the task tray.
How to Shut Down the Wireless LAN Functions
1.Set the wireless LAN ON/OFF switch to OFF.
•The wireless LAN shutdown icon appears on the display for several seconds before vanishing.
Note
In order to conserve power, it is recommended that the wireless LAN functions be shut down while they are not in use.
