What is wpa_supplicant and how do I configure it ?

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What is wpa_supplicant and how do I configure it ?

Environment

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 ,5

Resolution

The wpa_supplicant name refers to a set of tools allowing the use of encrypted wireless connections (WEP, WPA and WPA2) on linux wireless interfaces.

Prerequisite: A working wireless ethernet interface is req...

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