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The laptop and the printer can communicate.
5.3.5 Wireless security
The printer can be configured for several wireless security options depending on
the type of wireless network of which the printer is part.
Infrastructure networks
• WPA
• WEP
• Open system
Ad hoc networks (computer-to-computer)
• WEP
• Open system
Wireless security basics
For more information about wireless security, see the authentication and encryption
page .
5.3.6 Authentication and encryption
Wireless security is a complex and developing topic. This page gives a brief
overview of the basics involved in making a wireless network secure.
In the simplest terms, wireless security involves two strategies: authentication and
encryption.
A wireless security method, such as
WEP or WPA , involves varying levels of
authentication and encryption.
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