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PeggyG
Aug 09, 2024Follower
RBR10 no option to use WPA-3 security setting
I have the above noted whole house system and I looked to see if I could change to WPA-2/WPA3 (Personal) settings by logging in to my system. However, that option is not available on the list of opt...
- Aug 09, 2024
As FURRYe38 pointed out, the Qualcom WiFi chip included in the 10 series Orbi does not support WPA3. This is similar to old computer with 10/100 Ethernet ports. They cannot support gigabit.
Although WPA3 is more secure than WPA2, as you have observed, it is impractical to run a home network supporting only WPA3. None of the existing Internet of Things (IoT) gizmos can be updated to support WPA3. So, the only practical recourse is that WPA2/WPA3 personal hybrid which is essentially saying, "This is a WPA2 network, but if a device wants to use WPA3 that will work, too." i.e. not any more secure than WPA2.
FURRYe38
Aug 09, 2024Guru - Experienced User
The hardware and Fw never support WPA3.
- CrimpOnAug 09, 2024Guru - Experienced User
As FURRYe38 pointed out, the Qualcom WiFi chip included in the 10 series Orbi does not support WPA3. This is similar to old computer with 10/100 Ethernet ports. They cannot support gigabit.
Although WPA3 is more secure than WPA2, as you have observed, it is impractical to run a home network supporting only WPA3. None of the existing Internet of Things (IoT) gizmos can be updated to support WPA3. So, the only practical recourse is that WPA2/WPA3 personal hybrid which is essentially saying, "This is a WPA2 network, but if a device wants to use WPA3 that will work, too." i.e. not any more secure than WPA2.