Appendix B Using the Adapter with Windows XP
6.The “Wireless Network Properties” window appears. The name of the network selected in step 5 is displayed in the “Network Name” text box.
7.From the Wireless Network Properties window, select the type of network authentication from the “Network Authentication” menu list. The choices include:
Open - Open authentication allows any wireless station to communicate with the access point. In general, security is improved when using this method.
Shared - In Shared authentication mode, the client is required to have the secret key in order to authenticate with the access point.
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