MicroNet Technology SP906GK - Manual (Page 15)

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3.2.1.2 Wireless network security
Parameter Description
Network Authentication Type This setting has to be consistent with the wireless
networks that SP906GK intends to connect.
Open System – No authentication is needed in the
wireless network.
Shared Key – Only wireless devices using a shared
key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connect to
each other.
WPA – WPA provides a scheme of mutual
authentication using either IEEE 802.1x/Extensible
Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication or
pre-shared key (PSK) technology. It provides a high
level of assurance to enterprises, small businesses
and home users that data will remain protected and
that only authorized users may access their networks.
For enterprises that have already deployed IEEE
802.1x authentication, WPA offers the advantage of
leveraging the existing authentication databases and
infrastructure.
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 manually enters the starting