User's Manual

WECA: The Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance...
WEP64 and WEP128: Wired Equivalent Privacy, 64 bit and 128 bit (64 bit is sometimes
referred to as 40 bit). This is a low-level encryption technique designed to give the user about
the same amount of privacy that he would expect from a LAN. It is extremely important to
understand that WEP is not some CIA-proof supercode! It performs as intended, giving the user
a simple level of data security and protection from casual electronic eavesdropping. Use of the
128 bit option at all possible times is recommended. Remember that 802.11 devices transmit
(broadcast) in all directions, and that it is possible, with very complex software, to copy and
decode WEP transmissions. The task is not trivial, but it is possible. If your data is extremely
sensitive, you should consider some form of secondary protection, such as strong passwords
and an additional level of encryption. Suitable software packages are available from reputable
suppliers. Although not intended by the original architects, WEP also prevents unauthorized
access to your system by an outsider. Hackers have been known to access systems from
outside a building, and to then to access the Web for a leisurely session, all at the system
owner’s expense.
Wide Area Network (WAN): A wide area network (WAN) is a voice, data, or video network that
provides connections from one or more computers or networks within a business to one or more
computers or networks that are external to such business.
Wireless: A microwave transceiver system.
Wireless LAN (WLAN):
Wireless LAN is a type of local-area network that uses high-frequency
radio waves rather than wires to communicate between nodes. WLAN is a flexible data
communication system used as an alternative to, or an extension of a wired LAN.
Wireless Node:
A user computer with a wireless network interface card (adapter).
10.Customer Support
Intel support is available online or by telephone. Available services include the most up-to-date
product information, installation instructions about specific products, and troubleshooting tips.
Online Support
Technical Support: http://support.intel.com
Network Product Support:
http://www.intel.com/network
Corporate Web Site: http://www.intel.com