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Wireless Adapter RNX-EasyN1 User Manual
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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.
h Authentication Type: Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the drop-down
list.
h Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list.
h WPA Preshared key: Enter a pass phrase which is between 8 and 32
characters long.
h Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
h Show Password check box. If you want to make sure the accuracy of
password you type, click the Show Password box to check it.
LEAP Authentication
LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) also known as Cisco-
Wireless EAP provides username/password-based authentication between a
wireless client and a RADIUS server. LEAP is one of several protocols used with
the IEEE 802.1X standard for LAN port access control. LEAP also delivers a
session key to the authenticated station, so that future frames can be encrypted
with a key that is different than keys used by others sessions. Dynamic key
delivery eliminates one big vulnerability; static encryption keys that are shared
by all stations in the WLAN. 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