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keyType (sharedKey) Element

Applies to: desktop apps only

The keyType (sharedKey) element indicates whether the shared key will be a network key or a pass phrase.

<xs:element name="keyType">
    <xs:simpleType>
        <xs:restriction
            base="string"
        >
            <xs:enumeration
                value="networkKey"
             />
            <xs:enumeration
                value="passPhrase"
             />
        </xs:restriction>
    </xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>

The element is defined by the sharedKey element.

Remarks

When the encryption element has a value of WEP, keyType must be set to networkKey.

Examples

To view sample profiles that use the keyType element, see Non-Broadcast Profile Sample, WPA-Personal Profile Sample, and WPA2-Personal Profile Sample.

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

See also

Definition context of element in schema
sharedKey
Possible immediate parent element in schema instance
sharedKey (security)

 

 

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