Wep Encryption; Wpa Encryption; Range Of Wireless Communication Via A Wlan - Siemens Gigaset USB Stick 108 Manual

The Gigaset USB Stick 108

WEP encryption

WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encodes data for sending using a key that
you have defined. Once they reach the recipient, who uses the same key, the data are
restored to the state before you sent them. Recipients who do not know this key cannot
read the content of this data stream or only after a great deal of effort.
There are two security levels for calculating the encryption key:
u
64-bit mode
u
128-bit mode

WPA encryption

WPA is a new standard-conformant solution for greater security in wireless networks.
WPA is meant to replace the existing WEP standard (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and offers
more reliable encryption and authentication methods.
With your Gigaset USB Stick 108, you can use WPA encryption regardless of the
operating system used. WPA encryption is particularly recommended where the highest
security is required.

Range of wireless communication via a WLAN

The range is up to 300 m in the open. In buildings, the maximum range is up to 30 m.
The operating environment, the nature of the rooms and building may reduce the range
considerably. You can boost the range of your wireless network by placing a repeater,
e.g. a Gigaset WLAN Repeater, at the limit of its range. The device also supports the
XR technology (eXtended Range). This can be used to increase the range. Conversion to
the XR mode is performed automatically at a respectively weak signal and when the
partner station is also XR capable.
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