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Orbi WPA3 protocol
Looking to purchase an Orbi system in 2018. When will the Orbi use the new WPA3 wifi protocol ?
Requires support from chipset vendor. There's more than to just adding it to a router or device. It's supposedly been ratified, however doesn't mean it's being implemented now. Going to take some testing time and development on many levels to get it working for all current and new generation devices. Stars with encryption and chip set and FW mfrs. I would not expect anything this year. Maybe next.
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Of course it will take timefor a finished product - but I would expect to see some componets in trial/beta very soon since Qualcomm's IPQ8065 is already WPA3 certified according to https://www.wi-fi.org/product-finder-results?sort_by=default&sort_order=desc&categories=6&capabilities=16.
What specific piece of this pie requires a new chipset? I've not completed reading the spec yet but Cisco seems hopeful:
"Meanwhile please stay tuned for an upcoming announcement that will highlight how to integrate WPA3 features into our Aironet Access Points and Wireless Controllers via a firmware upgrade so that our existing and new customers to take advantage of these new capabilities." https://blogs.cisco.com/wireless/greater-wi-fi-adoption-brings-the-need-of-higher-security.
David T.That certification icon is a bit subdued on their wi-fi org page. Here is a direct link: http://certifications.prod.wi-fi.org/pdf/certificate/public/download?cid=WFA63130.