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