Motorola WR850G User Manual page 46

SECTION 3
3-12
Field Description
ESS Extended Service Set (ESS). Authentication
Authentication differs from Encryption in that you are
establishing either an open or secure
verification of communication with an AP. This
setting does not encrypt your transmission.
The options are:
Select the option that best meets your needs.
For home users, WPA-PSK is the best choice
as it provides the strongest security without a
RADIUS server.
The default is Open System.
SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION
Open The Open System
System Authentication method is
used, meaning no encryption
is used
Pre-Shared The Pre-Shared Key (PSK)
Key (PSK) authentication method is
used
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WPA Wi-Fi
(WPA) authentication
(802.1X) is used with an EAP
type
WPA-PSK WPA authentication (802.1X)
is used with a pre-shared key
CONFIGURATION
Protected Access