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Figure 18.1 YaST: Configuring the Wireless Network Card
Operating Mode
A station can be integrated in a WLAN in three different modes. The suitable mode
depends on the network in which to communicate: Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer network
without access point), Managed (network is managed by an access point), or
Master (your network card should be used as the access point). To use any of the
WPA-PSK or WPA-EAP modes, the operating mode must be set to Managed.
Network Name (ESSID)
All stations in a wireless network need the same ESSID for communicating with
each other. If nothing is specified, the card may automatically selects an access
point, which may not be the one you intended to use. Use Scan Network for a list
of available wireless networks.
Authentication Mode
Select a suitable authentication method for your network: No Encryption, WEP-
Open, WEP-Shared Key, WPA-EAP, or WPA-PSK. If you select WPA authentica-
tion, a network name (ESSID) must be set.
Key Input Type
WEP and WPA-PSK authentication methods require to input a key. The key has
to be entered as either a Passphrase, as an ASCII string, or Hexadecimal string.
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