User's Manual

Authentication vs. Security

Parameter Description

Authen tication Type This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that

the card intends to connect to.

All security keys within a network

must match to allow successful communications.

None – No authentication is needed among the wireless network.

Shared – Only wireless stations using a shared key (WEP Key

identified) are allowed to connecting each other.

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 password in their access point or

gateway, as well as in each wireless stations in the network. WPA

takes over automatically from that point, keeping unauthorized

users that don't have the matching password from joining the

network, while encrypting the data traveling between authorized

devices. The encryption methods are including TKIP and AES.

Note that this option is only available for Windows XP.