5 wireless security, Infrastructure networks, Ad hoc networks (computer-to-computer) – HP Deskjet 6840 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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The laptop and the printer can communicate.

5.3.5 Wireless security

The printer can be configured for several wireless security options depending on

the type of wireless network of which the printer is part.
Infrastructure networks

WPA

WEP

Open system

Ad hoc networks (computer-to-computer)

WEP

Open system

Wireless security basics

For more information about wireless security, see the

authentication and encryption

page

.

5.3.6 Authentication and encryption

Wireless security is a complex and developing topic. This page gives a brief

overview of the basics involved in making a wireless network secure.
In the simplest terms, wireless security involves two strategies: authentication and

encryption.
A wireless security method, such as

WEP

or

WPA

, involves varying levels of

authentication and encryption.

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