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Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix
CONDITIONS
An access point is a wireless transmitter that communicates with
your notebook and controls access to the network connection
(e.g., a home network or a broadband connection such as DSL).
Wireless access points are often found in offices, airports, univer-
sities or Internet cafés. They offer access to networks or to the
Internet. Access authorizations are normally needed. A fee may
be required to use a public access point.
To set up a wireless network to share Internet access, files, and
printers at home, you will need an access point, a router, and a
broadband (DSL or cable) modem. Some access points can also
serve as a router and/or a broadband modem. Check with your
retailer or Internet Service Provider to find the best solution for
your needs.
A link to another computer with wireless LAN functionality can
also be created without an access point. This will allow you to
share files, but you will need an access point and a router to
share an Internet connection.
The wireless network link works according to standard IEEE
802.11g which is also compatible with the IEEE 802.11b stan-
dard. The standard 802.11a is not supported.
If encrypted transmission us used, this must operate according to
the same principle on all devices. Encryption is a method of
protecting the network from unauthorized access.
The transmission speed (max. 11 Mbps) can vary according to the
distance and loading of the partner.
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