Advantek Networks AWN-USB-54S user manual Authentication and Security

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3.3.2 Authentication and Security

Authentication Type: This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that the adapter intends to connect.

Open: No authentication is needed among the wireless devices.

Shared: Only Wireless device using a shared key (WEP Key identified) is allowed to connecting each other. Setup the same key as the wireless device that the adapter intends to connect.

LEAP: LEAP is a pre-EAP, Cisco-proprietary protocol, with many of the features of EAP protocols. Cisco controls the ability of other vendors to implement this protocol, so it should be selected for server products are not a concern. When you have set up LEAP authentication, you have to enter the use name and password of your computer.

WPA: WPA provides a scheme of mutual authentication using either IEEE 802.1x/Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication or pre-shared key (PSK) technology. It provides a high level of assurance to enterprise, small business and home users that data will remain protected and that only authorized users may access their networks. For enterprises that have already deployed IEEE 802.1x authentication, WPA offers the advantage of leveraging existing authentication databases and infrastructure. 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 manually enters the starting password in their access point or gateway, as well as in each wireless station in the network. WPA-PSK takes over automatically from that point, keeping unauthorized users that don’t have the matching password from joining the network, while encrypting the data traveling between authorized devices.

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Contents USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Manual FCC Warning Revision History Contents Introduction Installation Procedure Page Page Page Page Page Install Driver for Vista Page Page Wireless Network Configuration Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Configure the Profile Page Page Authentication and Security Page 3 802.1x Setting-Certification Page 4 802.1x Setting-CA Server Statistics Transmit StatisticsAdvanced Receive StatisticsPage Page Configure to enable Wi-Fi Multi-Media QoSPage Enable WMM Power Save Enable DLS Direct Link Setup Page Page Page About Page Troubleshooting Possible Remedy What does Ieee 802.11 feature support?