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preAuthThrottle (security) Element

Applies to: desktop apps only

The preAuthThrottle (security) element specifies the number pre-authentication attempts to try on neighboring APs. This element is valid only for WPA2-defined networks with PMKCacheMode set to "enabled". If PMKCacheMode is enabled, and this element is absent, the number of tries defaults to 3.

Windows XP with SP3 and Wireless LAN API for Windows XP with SP2:  This element is not supported.
<xs:element name="preAuthThrottle"
    minOccurs="0"
>
    <xs:simpleType>
        <xs:restriction
            base="integer"
        >
            <xs:minInclusive
                value="1"
             />
            <xs:maxInclusive
                value="16"
             />
        </xs:restriction>
    </xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>

The element is defined by the security element.

Requirements

Minimum supported client

Windows Vista

Minimum supported server

Windows Server 2008

See also

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

 

 

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Build date: 2/3/2012

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