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available for connection
Associate
button -- The section of the window displays the Available Networks. Highlight the
network to which you wish to connect.
Figure 4-20
Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop-down box. If the wireless
network uses a Passphrase, enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field. If the wireless
network uses a WEP key, enter the WEP key in the Key field.
Click the
OK
button to complete the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen, or
click the
Cancel
button the cancel the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen.
Parameter
Description
Authentication Mode
This setting has to be consistent with the wireless network that the
device intends to connect.
Open System
– No authentication is needed among the wireless
network.
Shared Key –
Only wireless devices using a shared key (WEP Key
identified) are allowed to connecting each other.
802.1x
– You can also enable IEEE 802.1x setting to use the
authentication server or certification server to authenticate client
users.
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.
