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Single password is entered into each Wireless LAN node which supports WPA security:
Client PCs -- Laptops -- Smart Phones -- etc.
Access Points
Wireless Routers
Bridges
Users provide the PSK password to verify access to the network.
If password matches, the client is granted access to the WLAN.
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