802.11Authentication Open System Steps
1)Authentication request sent to AP
2) AP authenticates
3) Client connects to network
Client
Access Point (AP)
FVM318
Cable or
DLS modem
Client attempting to connect
802.11Authentication Shared Key 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 (AP)
FVM318
Cable or
DLS modem
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