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4.3.2 Authentication vs. Security

Under the profiles tab, you are able to specify the type of security/authentication mode used to connect with

a wireless network. To access, create a new profile or click “edit” on one of the profiles and select the

“Authentication and Security” tab.

Parameter Description

Authentication Type This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that

the adapter intends to connect to. All security keys within a

network must match to allow successful communications.

Open – No authentication is needed among the wireless network.

Shared – Only wireless stations using a shared key (WEP Key

identified) are allowed to connecting each other.

LEAP – Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. Allows

dynamic WEP keys and mutual authentication between a wireless

client and a RADIUS server. LEAP allows for clients to

re-authenticate frequently; upon each successful authentication,

the clients acquire a new WEP key

WPA-PSK –It is a special mode designed for home and small

business users who do not have access to network authentication

servers. In this mode, known as Pre-Shared Key, the user

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