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Wireless Adapter RNX-N2X User Manual
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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.
• Authentication Type: Select WPA or WPA2 from the drop-down list.
• Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list.
• WPA Preshared key: Enter a pass phrase which is between 8 and 32 characters long.
• Click on the Apply 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.
4.4 LINK STATUS
The Link Status tab displays the current status of the wireless radio. The following information
is included in this tab, as the image depicts below.