
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer
Authentication type
Description
Devices use a shared master secret to identify
Shared Key themselves as authorized members of the network.
Devices use a single
Benefits
Convenient to use in conjunction with WEP, since a WEP key can serve as the shared authentication key.
The
Limitations
All devices must have the key.
The shared key does not change automatically.
WPA/PSKthemselves as authorized members of the network and to generate an encryption key.
Allows smaller | All devices must |
networks to use | have the key. |
WPA without the |
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Encryption
Definition
Encryption involves using a password to encode data sent over a wireless network in order to make the data unintelligible to eavesdroppers. Only devices that know the password can decode the data.
Types of encryption
The printer supports four types of encryption. Each type of encryption has its benefits and limitations.
Encryption type |
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| Devices on a |
| Least complicated |
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| encrypt data. |
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