Allowing non-Administrator "Users" to use AEBS (1)

I'm getting tired of always having to "Authorize" other "Users" on my computer without Administrator Privilege when they wish to connect to my "Closed" AEBS. How can I work around this issue so all "Users" can conect to the AEBS?

It seems that I have originally stated the happenings incorrectly. It should been titled.
Allowing non-Administrator (or Standard) "Users" to use the Airport Card freely
I am both the 'Administrator' and the 'User' in this scenario.
I log in as the 'User', without "Allow user to Administer this computer" checked in System Preferences. This is for enhanced security while surfing at home and also when using open networks on the road. This way an Authentication by the Administrator is required every time when changes to Mac OS X are about to occur.
And, as far as I am aware, MY 'User' keychain has all the passwords I need to do what I need to do.
It's when I am logged in as the 'User' and I go to 'Turn Airport on' (in the Apple Menu) that I get the 'Authenticate' window asking me to "Type an Administrator's name and password to make changes to Mac OS X".
How do I get around having to 'Authenticate' every time 'User" needs to turn the Airport on?

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