Wireless LAN Security - Authentication PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)
Both client and AP are configured with a shared key
Authentication is 2-way
Password is encrypted by client using shared key, then sent to AP, where it is decrypted using the same key.
Client communicates through AP to (usually) a RADIUS server which has list of authorized users and clients.
Doesn’t authenticate AP or User, only one way
Client communicates through AP to (usually) a RADIUS server which has list of authorized users and clients.