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eferrini
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Apr 22, 2019

ORBI Security - WPA or WPA2?

Hello,   The tech specs for the Orbi RBR20 lists WPA/PSK2 as the wireless security. Does the Orbi RBR20 offer WPA2 security since many devices recommend this level of security these days? Does th...
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FURRYe38
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Apr 22, 2019

Yes, both are offered. WPA is for backwards compatility with older wifi devices. WPA2 and AES is always recommended. 

eferrini wrote:

Hello,

 

The tech specs for the Orbi RBR20 lists WPA/PSK2 as the wireless security. Does the Orbi RBR20 offer WPA2 security since many devices recommend this level of security these days? Does this WPA limitation create any issues connecting a variety of smart home devices and other devices?

 

Thanks.