Security Measures - Sharp Actius PC-MC24 Operation Manual

Ad Hoc Mode
Ad Hoc mode refers to a type of network that consists of multiple computers each
equipped with a wireless networking interface. Each computer can communicate
directly with other wireless enabled computer.
The data is transmitted according to the IEEE 802.11b in ad-hoc mode.
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Security Measures

Since wireless LAN provides data transfer using electric waves instead of LAN cables
between communicating devices, a third party can illegally access to and monitor the
transmitted information. The following security measures reduce opportunities to
receive the threats. Use a combination of the following measures for more secure
communications.
See the Notice of Security with Wireless Devices section on page xv.
Authentication
The following may help you to protect your important data from illegal access.
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SSID (Service Set Identifier)
"SSID" is a common network name. An SSID acts as a password that is shared with
all connecting wireless devices, resulting in preventing access by any device that
does not have the SSID. Set a same SSID on the computer and an access point
which you are using. To enhance the security, rely on a combination of the SSID
and WEP or WPA security. (For details on configuration of the access point, refer
to its manual.)
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