NETGEAR WGR614 v4 manual Shared Key Authentication Steps

Client attempting to connect

Shared Key

Authentication 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

FVM318

Cable or

DLS modem

Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption).

Wireless Networking Basics D-5

December 2003