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Chapter 6
Podcasts and your
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gigabeat
About the Wireless LAN function
You can connect the gigabeat
access the Internet and download podcast content.
A "Podcast" is an audio distribution service using the RSS (Really
Simple Syndication) technology. You can access desired podcast
sites (network radio programs, blogs, etc.) and download content.
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Connection specifications
Applicable standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g
Encryption methods: WEP, TKIP, AES
Access method: Infrastructure
Notes on security when Wireless LAN products are used
A wireless LAN allows the user to exchange information between a
computer or other device and a wireless LAN access point using
radio waves, instead of using a LAN cable. Accordingly, the user
can access the LAN any time and anywhere within the service area.
However, radio waves transmit through structures (walls, etc.) and
reach all locations within the specified service area, which gives
rise to the following risks if security measures are not taken:
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to your wireless LAN access point to
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