equivalent privacy (WEP) uses a 64- or 128-bit shared encryption key to scramble
data. Before a computer transmits data, it uses a secret encryption key to scramble
the data. The receiving computer uses this same key to unscramble the data. If you
connect to an existing network, use the encryption key provided by the
administrator of the wireless network. If you set up your own network, you can
make up your own key and use it on each computer.
The 802.1x authentication is independent of the 802.11 authentication process. The
802.1x standard provides a framework for various authentication and key-
management protocols. There are different 802.1x authentication types, each
providing a different approach to authentication, but all employing the same 802.1x
protocol and framework for communication between a client and an access point.
The 802.1x authentication methods include passwords, certificates and smart cards
(plastic cards that hold data). 802.1x authentication option can only be used with
Infrastructure operation mode.
Configure a Wireless Network
There are three basic components that must be configured for an 802.11 wireless
network to operate properly:
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Network Name:
Each wireless network uses a unique Network Name to
identify the network. This name is called the Service Set Identifier (SSID).
When you set up your wireless adapter, you specify the SSID. If you want to
connect to an existing network, you must use the name for that network. If
you are setting up your own network you can make up your own name and
use it on each computer. The name can be up to 32 characters long and
contain letters and numbers.
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Profiles:
When you set up your computer to access a wireless network, Intel
(R) PROSet/Wireless creates a profile for the wireless settings that you
specify. If you want to connect to another network, you can scan for existing
networks and make a temporary connection, or create a new profile for that
network. After you create profiles, your computer will automatically connect
when you change locations.
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Security:
The 802.11 wireless networks use encryption to help protect your
data. Wired equivalent privacy (WEP) uses a 64-bit- or 128-bit shared
encryption key to scramble data. Before a computer transmits data, it uses a
secret encryption key to scramble the data. The receiving computer uses this
same key to unscramble the data. If you are connecting to an existing
network, use the encryption key provided by the administrator of the wireless
network. If you are setting up your own network you can make up your own
key and use it on each computer.
802.1x authentication is independent of the 802.11 authentication process.
The 802.1x standard provides a framework for various authentication and key-
management protocols. There are different 802.1x authentication types, each
providing a different approach to authentication but all employing the same
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