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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 USB Stick 108
complies with Standard 802.11g.
WPA
Wireless Protected Access
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.
WPA-PSK
Wireless Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key
WPA-PSK is a form of authentication in wireless network that allows users to define their
own key. This key must then be used by all connection partners for WPA authentication.
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 increase
the range to the network adapters.
