WiFi Security Types

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The following security types which consist of authentication methods and encryption methods are available to you:

Basic:
Open | No security
WEP (Open System Authentication) | WEP Open System Authentication is not really authentication. It only identifies a wireless node using its wireless adapter hardware address.
WEP (Shared) | WEP Shared Key Authentication verifies that the wireless client joining the wireless network has been configured with a secret key. With an infrastructure network, all of the wireless clients and the wireless AP( access points) use the same shared key. With an ad hoc network, all of the wireless clients of the ad hoc wireless network use the same shared key.
WPA-Personal / WPA2-Personal | For infrastructure environments without the RADIUS infrastructure. WPA-Personal (PSK) supports the use of a pre-shared key. WPA-Personal (PSK) is the next generation of wireless network security for home and small office environments. The WPA-Personal (PSK) protocol uses either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK protocols based on the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security protocols available on the AP. (Please note: Verizon Wireless recommends using WPA or WPA2 security types).
Advanced:
WPA-Enterprise / WPA2-Enterprise | The network is operating in 802.1X authentication mode. This mode is for environments with a Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure. This environment requires heavy technical support to set up and maintain and is intended for use by larger organizations. The WPA-Enterprise protocol uses either WPA or WPA2 protocols based on the WPA/WPA2 security protocols available on the AP.

Please note that advanced security (EAP) types are available only in the Enterprise version of VZAccess Manager.