HP Deskjet 6848 Color Inkjet Printer - Authentication

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4.2.6 Authentication and encryption

Wireless security is a complex and developing topic. This page gives a brief

overview of the basics involved in making a wireless network secure.
In the simplest terms, wireless security involves two strategies: authentication and

encryption.
A wireless security method, such as

WEP

or

WPA

, involves varying levels of

authentication and encryption.

Authentication