Wireless N Adapter RNX-N250UB User Manual
protocol that enables a variety of authentication protocols to be used. It passes through
the exchange of authentication messages, allowing the authentication software stored in
a server to interact with its counterpart in the client.
Figure 4-21
Authentication Type: Select WPA or WPA2 from the drop-down list.
Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list.
Click on the OK button to save the changes.
Show Password check box. If you want to make sure the accuracy of password
you type, click the Show Password box to check it.
WPA – PSK (Pre-shared Key) is used in a Pre Shared Key mode that does not require
an authentication server. Acce ss to the Internet and the rest of the wireless network
services is allowed only if the pre-shared key of the computer matches that of the
Access Point. This approach offers the simplicity of the WEP key, but uses stronger
TKIP encryption. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an extension to the PPP
protocol that enables a variety of authentication protocols to be used. It passes through
the exchange of authentication messages, allowing the authentication software stored in
a server to interact with its counterpart in the client.
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