Hawking Technology HWUG1 - Manual (Page 22)

- 19 -
4.3.2 Authentication vs. Security
Under the profiles tab, you are able to specify the type of security/authentication mode used to connect with
a wireless network. To access, create a new profile or click “edit” on one of the profiles and select the
“Authentication and Security” tab.
Parameter Description
Authentication Type This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that
the adapter intends to connect to. All security keys within a
network must match to allow successful communications.
Open – No authentication is needed among the wireless network.
Shared – Only wireless stations using a shared key (WEP Key
identified) are allowed to connecting each other.
LEAP – Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. Allows
dynamic WEP keys and mutual authentication between a wireless
client and a RADIUS server. LEAP allows for clients to
re-authenticate frequently; upon each successful authentication,
the clients acquire a new WEP key
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