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3.3.2 WPA Setting
The adapter can automatically detect the WPA setting of the AP which the adapter chooses
to connect from the “Available Network“ list. To connect to the AP, you should setup the
same settings with the AP.
There are two kinds of WPA mode: WPA and WPA-PSK. WPA is designed for enterprise
which requires a RADIUS Server and Certificate Server for the authentication. WPA-PSK is
a special mode designed for home and small business users who do not have access to
network authentication servers. In this mode, the user manually enters the starting
password in their access point or router, as well as in each wireless station in the network.
WPA takes over automatically from that point, keeping unauthorized users that don't have
the matching password from joining the network, while encrypting the data traveling
between authorized devices.