pre-shared key

noun

A method used to protect network traffic in WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) networks by requiring that all connected devices use the same manually entered password.

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Meanings

nounpre-shared key (plural pre-shared keys)

plural pre-shared keys

  1. A method used to protect network traffic in WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) networks by requiring that all connected devices use the same manually entered password.
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