Compex Systems IWAVEPORT WL11A+ - Manual (Page 9)

Chapter 1 Product Overview
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1.3.3 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64/128-bit data encryption
For data privacy, the Compex iWavePort WL11A+ uses a 64-bit or 128-bit private
encryption key to code your data. This ensures that only wireless clients configured
with the same WEP key are able to gain access to the data.
1.3.4
External Antenna Connector Slot
To increase the range of the Compex WL11A+ for wider and better coverage, a
Compex (WA-HGA-5+) external antenna can be purchased separately and fitted to
your Compex WL11A+.
1.4 Applications
The Compex WL11A+ facilitates wireless connections to other hosts on a network.
1.4.1 When do you need wireless LAN
Installing the Compex WL11A+ will give you these benefits:
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High mobility at your home or office
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No messy wires
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Overcoming structural restrictions in the building
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Cost effectiveness against laying of cables
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Easy scalability and quick expansion of existing network
1.4.2 Networking scenarios for WL11A+
WL11A+ can be configured for 2 types of wireless architectures – Infrastructure and
Ad-Hoc.
In an Ad-Hoc architecture, the wireless clients communicate directly with one
another. No access points exists on such a wireless LAN configuration. Each wireless
client is allowed to transfer data packets with each other.
In an Infrastructure architecture, all the wireless clients communicate through access
points which are devices that act as base stations for all wireless communication. The
data packets from the wireless clients are transferred to the access points before being
transmitted to other hosts on the network.