Nokia N78 User Guide - Page 93

Connections Connections Your device offers several options to connect to the internet or to another compatible device or PC. encryption methods. These functions can be used only if they are supported by the network. Wireless LAN Your device supports wireless local area network (WLAN). With WLAN, you can connect your device to the internet and compatible devices that have WLAN. WLAN connections To use WLAN, you must create an internet access point (IAP) for WLAN. Use the access point for applications that need to connect to the internet. See "WLAN internet access points", p. 94. About WLAN Important: Always enable one of the available To use WLAN, it must be available in the location, and encryption methods to increase the security of your your device must be connected to the WLAN. wireless LAN connection. Using encryption reduces the Some places, like France, have restrictions on the use risk of unauthorised access to your data. of wireless LAN. Check with your local authorities for A WLAN connection is established when you create a more information. data connection using a WLAN internet access point. Features that use WLAN, or that are allowed to run in The active WLAN connection ends when you end the the background while using other features, increase data connection. the demand on battery power and reduce the battery You can use WLAN during a voice call or when packet life. data is active. You can only be connected to one WLAN Your device supports the following WLAN features: ● IEEE 802.11b/g standard ● Operation at 2.4 GHz access point device at a time, but several applications can use the same internet access point. When the device is in the offline profile, you can still use WLAN (if available). Remember to comply with any ● Wired equivalent privacy (WEP) with keys up to 128 bits, Wi-Fi protected access (WPA), and 802.1x applicable safety requirements when establishing and using a WLAN connection. 93