User's Manual

Glossary

WEP

Wired Equivalent Privacy

WEP is a security protocol defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard. In a WLAN, WEP encryp-

tion protects data against unauthorised access. WEP encryption uses the RC4 encryption

algorithm.

Wireless network

See WLAN

WLAN

Wireless LAN

Wireless LANs enable network components to communicate with a network using radio

waves as the transport medium. A wireless LAN can be connected as an extension to a

wired LAN or it can form the basis for a new network. The basic element of a wireless

network is the cell. This is the area where the wireless communication takes place.

A WLAN can be operated in Ad-hoc mode or Infrastructure mode.

WLAN is currently specified in standard IEEE 802.11. The Gigaset PC Card 108 complies

with Standard 802.11g.

WPA

WPA is a 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.

WPA-PSK

WPA – Pre-Shared Key

WPA-PSK is a form of authentication in wireless networks that allows users to define

their own key. This key must then be used by all connection partners for WPA authenti-

cation.

XR technology

eXtended Range

XR technology increases a WLAN's range and ensures better coverage of the area in the

home or office network. When activated at the Access Point, this function can double or

triple the range to the network adapters.