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Wireless Smart Scan User Guide
Authentication and encryption help provide data protection on the 802.11b/g (8230) and
802.11b/g/n (8630) network.
4.3.1 OPEN SYSTEM/SHARED KEY
Two types of network authentication methods are supported: Open System and Shared
Key.
Open System Using Open System
authentication, any wireless station can request
authentication. The station that needs to authenticate with another wireless
station sends an authentication management frame containing the identity of the