Guillemot 5090396 User Manual
HWNPCM-300
Hercules Wireless N PCMCIA
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WPA (WiFi Protected Access)
Wireless network security standard put in place by manufacturers, employing a data encryption algorithm
relying on dynamic key management, which was lacking in WEP, the difference being that once
communication is established, the key changes randomly for enhanced security.
Wireless network security standard put in place by manufacturers, employing a data encryption algorithm
relying on dynamic key management, which was lacking in WEP, the difference being that once
communication is established, the key changes randomly for enhanced security.
WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access 2)
Security standard for wireless networks based on the WPA standard, which adds support for the TKIP or AES
encryption algorithm, for heightened security.
Security standard for wireless networks based on the WPA standard, which adds support for the TKIP or AES
encryption algorithm, for heightened security.
WPA-PSK (WiFi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key)
Latest-generation heightened security protocol specially designed for use in environments such as a small
office or the home, based on a pre-shared key (a single password). This key is also used for TKIP or AES
data encryption.
Latest-generation heightened security protocol specially designed for use in environments such as a small
office or the home, based on a pre-shared key (a single password). This key is also used for TKIP or AES
data encryption.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)
Technology standardized by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which aims to simplify the connection and configuration of a
wireless network while at the same time maintaining a high level of security. This technology allows the user
to enable protection of a WiFi network via a single button located on the WiFi client, or via entry of a PIN code
in the software supplied with the router.
Technology standardized by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which aims to simplify the connection and configuration of a
wireless network while at the same time maintaining a high level of security. This technology allows the user
to enable protection of a WiFi network via a single button located on the WiFi client, or via entry of a PIN code
in the software supplied with the router.
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can also discover the entire Hercules range and get information on upcoming products.