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authentication (authEncryption) Element

Applies to: desktop apps only

The authentication (authEncryption) element specifies the authentication method to be used to connect to the wireless LAN.

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<xs:element name="authentication">
    <xs:simpleType>
        <xs:restriction
            base="string"
        >
            <xs:enumeration
                value="open"
             />
            <xs:enumeration
                value="shared"
             />
            <xs:enumeration
                value="WPA"
             />
            <xs:enumeration
                value="WPAPSK"
             />
            <xs:enumeration
                value="WPA2"
             />
            <xs:enumeration
                value="WPA2PSK"
             />
        </xs:restriction>
    </xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>

The element is defined by the authEncryption element.

Remarks

The following table describes the enumeration values.

Value	Description
open	Open 802.11 authentication.
shared	Shared 802.11 authentication.
WPA	WPA-Enterprise 802.11 authentication.
WPAPSK	WPA-Personal 802.11 authentication.
WPA2	WPA2-Enterprise 802.11 authentication.
WPA2PSK	WPA2-Personal 802.11 authentication.

For more information about 802.11 authentication methods, see the WPA, 802.1X, and 802.11i specifications.

Examples

To view sample profiles that use the authentication element, see Wireless Profile Samples.

Requirements

Minimum supported client	Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2008
Redistributable	Wireless LAN API for Windows XP with SP2

authentication (authEncryption) Element

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