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12.2.1. Requirements
A so-called WLAN access point may be used as a remote station. A WLAN access
point is a radio transmitting device that communicates with your Notebook and
controls access to the connected network.
WLAN access points are frequently found in large offices, airports, train stations,
universities or Internet cafés. They provide access to particular services and
networks or to the Internet.
Access permissions are generally necessary and often result in usage charges.
Access points often have built-in DSL modems. These so-called routers establish the
connection to the existing DSL Internet connection and the wireless LAN.
A connection can also be established to another end device with wireless LAN
functionality without an access point. Without a router, however, the network is
restricted to those devices directly connected to it.
The wireless network connection works in accordance with the IEEE 802.11n
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standard and is compatible with the IEEE 802.11b/g standard.
If encryption is used for the transfer, the same procedure must be used for all
devices. Encryption is a procedure to protect the network from unauthorised
access.
The transfer speed can vary depending on the distance and the number of users
accessing the remote station.
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To make use of the full performance, a WLAN router compatible with the 802.11n
standard is required.
