Motorola WPS870G - Manual (Page 51)

WPS870G
User Guide
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Wireless Security
The Wireless Security window allows you to configure the security settings for your
WPS870G. Select the settings necessary to match the encryption used by your wireless
network. Click Wireless Settings > Wireless Security to access the window. The Wireless
Security window is displayed:
Item Description
Authentication Authentication establishes either an open or secure verification of
communication with an access point (AP). This setting does not
encrypt your transmission, rather it verifies your identity through a
challenge/response system.
Match the type of authentication used by the access point.
Open System – No authentication is used
Shared Key – Shared Key authentication is used
WPA-PSK – Wi-Fi ® Protected Access (WPA) authentication
(802.1X) is used with a pre-shared key (PSK)
WPA-PSK is recommended for home users.