HP Deskjet 5850 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 21)

authentication
Authentication verifies the identity of a user or device before granting access to a
network, making it more difficult for unauthorized users to access network resources.
authentication is a network feature
Authentication is an optional wireless network feature. Not all wireless networks use
authentication.
Configure the printer for authentication only if the printer's network uses
authentication. The printer's authentication settings must match the network's
settings.
If the printer's network does not use authentication, then do not configure the printer
to use authentication.
If you do not know if your network uses authentication, consult the configuration
utility for your computer's NIC card or your network's
Wireless Access Point (WAP) .
types of authentication
available choices
The printer supports four types of authentication.
authentication type communication mode
available encryption
strategies
Open System Infrastructure or ad hoc None or WEP
Shared Key Infrastructure WEP
EAP/PSK Infrastructure WPA (TKIP)
802.1x
802.1x is best suited for
enterprise networks.
Infrastructure WPA (TKIP) or WEP
descriptions