preAuthMode
Defines whether pre-authentication will be used by the client.
Element hierarchy
- <WLANProfile>
-
- <MSM>
-
- <security>
- <preAuthMode>
Syntax
<preAuthMode>
string
</preAuthMode>
Attributes and Elements
Attributes
None.
Child Elements
None.
Parent Elements
| Parent Element | Description |
|---|---|
| security | Defines various security settings for this profile on a WLAN. |
Remarks
Pre-authentication is necessary for WPA2 secure fast roaming. preAuthMode is valid only for WPA2-defined networks with PMKCacheMode set to enabled. If preAuthMode is enabled, and this element is absent, the default value is enabled.
PMK caching is defined in the 802.11i specification.
Requirements
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Namespace | http://www.microsoft.com/networking/CarrierControl/WLAN/v1 |