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Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device 

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Security can be set up using WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) or WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).  
It is important to set up matching security types between 802.11 devices.  Be certain to check the 
type of security on your other wireless 802.11b/g device(s ) in order to decide which type of 
security needs to be set up on your HP PC. 
 
WEP security was the original security standard provided for wireless 802.11 devices.  WPA 
security is a more recent standard of security available, yet all 802.11b/g devices are not yet 
compatible with the WPA standard. 
 
Note: 

WPA security can either be “WPA Personal TKIP” or “WPA Personal AES”.  There is no 

noticeable difference between these types of WPA nor is there a difference when 

establishing either in the SoftAP.  It is only necessary to ensure WPA TKIP and AES 

compliance with the other 802.11b/g devices you are connecting if you wish to set up 

WPA security. If your other 802.11b/g devices do not list either TKIP or AES they are most 

likely compliant with both. 

 
After deciding which type of security you need to use with your Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device 
refer to the individual Mode chapter for information on establishing either WEP or WPA security: 
 

• 

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

 : 

For information on establishing either WEP or WPA security see 

Chapter 4, section 4.2

. 

• 

Access Point Mode (AP Mode): 

For information on establishing either WEP or WPA security see 

Chapter 6, section 6.3

. 

 
Note

:  In order to use Access Point Mode (AP Mode) you must first convert your HP PC to 

AP Mode 

(See Chapter 5).

 

 

• 

Station Mode: 

For information on establishing either WEP or WPA security see 

Chapter 4, section 4.2

. 

 
For information on using Station Mode after converting to AP Mode see 

Chapter 7

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