User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Trademarks
- Statement of Conditions
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
- Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
- Product and Publication Details
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration
- Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup
- Verify Printer and Network Readiness
- Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options
- Observe these Precautions
- Set Up the Print Server
- Now, Set Up a PC
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606
- Using the IP Settings Options
- Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings
- Chapter 4 Management
- Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Specifications
- Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
- Glossary
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch
Wireless Networking Basics B-13
Draft 1, 01 Feb 05
Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence
The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA information element to the stations in the service set.
Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key) and
the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES). Probe Responses (AP to station) and Association
Requests (station to AP) also contain WPA information elements.
1. Initial 802.1x communications begin with an unauthenticated supplicant (i.e., client device)
attempting to connect with an authenticator (i.e., 802.11 access point). The client sends an
EAP-start message. This begins a series of message exchanges to authenticate the client.
2. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message.
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Client with a WPA-
enabled wireless
adapter and supplicant
(Win XP, Funk,
Meetinghouse, etc.)
For example, a
WPA-enabled AP
For example, a
RADIUS server