Hawking Technology HWUG1 manual Authentication vs. Security

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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