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RBK852 - use WPA2-PSK [AES] + WPA3-Personal [SAE] ?
Just recently setup a new RBK852 and updated the firmware on router/satelitte to v7.2.6.21_5.0.20 and all is working well. Thanks a ton FURRYe38 and CrimpOn for your input. As a follow-on, in this forum I tried to search for good info on WPA2/WPA3 content but so far I can't find posts adequately covering my questions, which are:
Should I use WPA2-PSK [AES] + WPA3-Personal [SAE] ? ... I'm thinking that with the PCs/iPhones/IoT's that I have connecting via Wi-Fi, most likely do not support WPA3 so the mixed/transitional would be my preferred pick versus just going with WPA2.
If I enable 'WPA2/WPA3 Mixed' versus just WPA2, will that enable WPA3 for the RBR850 (and therefore the RBS850) so my broadcasting SSIDs is more protected from drive-by hacker attempts but my devices that connect to my Wi-Fi with WPA2 are not?
I'm reasonably technical but quite light on fully understanding networking protocols. I'd be very appreciative if someone could provide helpful links/PDFs and/or a general overview of what is the suggested way to best config the Wi-Fi for limiting drive-by hacks.
Thanks in advance.
Yes, you can use Mixed mode. Just be aware that some older devices that don't support WPA3 may not like it with WPA3 being on the signal while in mixed mode even though WPA2 is there as well. If they won't connect, try WPA2 only to test this.
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Yes, you can use Mixed mode. Just be aware that some older devices that don't support WPA3 may not like it with WPA3 being on the signal while in mixed mode even though WPA2 is there as well. If they won't connect, try WPA2 only to test this.
I've got WPA2/WPA3 Mixed set up for my primary Wi-Fi and every device connects just fine except for one, that being my Samsung Q90T TV which is only 4yrs old. It rejects the mixed network. Had to connect it to the IoT network where I only have WPA2 enabled. Pretty sad that Samsung is so behind on the times. No matter, all is good at this point. I'll research my remaining WPA3 security questions here or elsewhere to get a better understanding of WPA2/WPA3 and threat protection. Thanks again FURRYe38 ... much appreciated.
Ya that should connect however could be something on the TV side. Ask Samsung about this. Check for any FW updates for the TV.
Good luck.