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The receiving station or access point grants any request for authentication.

The station that needs to authenticate with another wireless station sends an authentication management request that contains the identity of the sending station.

When open authentication is used, any wireless station can request authentication.

IEEE 802.11 supports two types of network authentication methods: Open System and Shared Key. Personal Security Methods Open and Shared Network Authentication (This is not set at the adapter using the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility, it is set at the access point.) Only those computers with knowledge of the SSID can access the network. SSID BroadcastingĪ simple way to improve network security is to set your network access point to not broadcast the Service Set Identifier (SSID). Encryption keys are available with two levels of security, 64-bit and 128-bit. Only computers equipped with pre-shared keys can encrypt and decrypt the data being transmitted. You can select encryption algorithms to encrypt the information and data that is sent across your wireless network. Once authentication is completed and access is granted, the client has access to the network. AuthenticationĪuthentication is the process of identifying and approving a request from a client (usually a laptop) to access a network at a network access point. You can easily protect your home and small business network from nearly all forms of unauthorized access with the security methods described in this section. Your wireless network, if left unprotected, is vulnerable to access from other computers.