ALFA NETWORK AIP-W505 User Manual
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WPA employs 802.1X as its basic framework for user authentication and
dynamic key management to provide an enhanced security solution for
802.11 wireless networks.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy: WEP is based on the use of security keys and the
popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices without a valid WEP
key will be excluded from network traffic.
WPA-PSK
WPA Pre-shared Key: WPA-PSK can be used for small office networks with
a limited number of users that may not need a high level of security. WPA-
PSK provides a simple security implementation that uses just a pre-shared
password for network access.