Authentication - HP ProCurve 420 Management And Configuration Manual

Command Line Reference
Interface Commands
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authentication

This command defines the 802.11 authentication type used by the access point.
Syntax
authentication <open | shared>
• open - Accepts the client without verifying its identity using a shared
key.
shared - Authentication is based on a shared key that has been
•
distributed to all stations.
Default Setting
open
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• Shared key authentication can only be used when WEP is enabled
with the encryption command, and at least one static WEP key has
been defined with the key command.
• When using WPA or 802.1x for authentication and dynamic keying,
the access point must be set to open.
Example
HP420(if-wireless g)#authentication shared
HP420(if-wireless g)#
Related Commands
encryption (page 6-67)
key (page 6-68)