ActionTec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual page 22

Will cordless phones interfere with the Adapter?
The Adapter uses the
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
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 (
x communications.
802.11
How do I make a HEX-based WEP key?
64-bit WEP - Composed of
Example:
843A29A562
128-bit WEP - Composed of
Example:
3C29F2536BEF3276D32E364A2C
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
. z frequency. If your cordless phone uses this fre-
2 4 GH
.
2 4 GH
) is the standard encryption mode for
WEP
alphanumeric characters (
10
alphanumeric characters (
26
19
z frequency can cause wireless inter-
,
0-9 A-F
,
0-9 A-F
).
).