NETGEAR WPN111 user manual Authentication Open System Steps

802.11Authentication Open System Steps

1)Authentication request sent to AP

2) AP authenticates

3) Client connects to network

Client

Access Point (AP)

FVM318

Cable or

DLS modem

Client attempting to connect

802.11Authentication Shared Key Steps

1)Authentication request sent to AP

2) AP sends challenge text

3) Client encrypts challenge text and sends it back to AP

4)AP decrypts, and if correct, authenticates client

5)Client connects to network

Access Point (AP)

FVM318

Cable or

DLS modem

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