Using CBR750 with WPA3 as a bridge for WPA2 printer

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I can't believe I have to post on this forum instead of getting proper instruction with somebody from netgear but here we go...

I have a CBR750 mesh system with WPA3 enabled, my printer i just bought only accepts WPA2, is there a way this router can act as a wireless bridge or access point for that one item so I dont have to go into my setting and switch to WPA2 just to print a few pages? If I'm on my wireless devices I could switch to the guest network which i have setup on WPA2 but I dont have that option for my wired desktop. I know WPA3 and WPA2 cant communicate with each other, any help would be greatly appreciated.

FURRYe38 · Answer

You'll need to set WPA2 mode on the CBR if you want the printer to connect.
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GOSPDRCR57 · Answer

but the whole of point of choosing this router was for the wpa3/wifi6 capability running it in limp mode seems counterintuitive, could it be done with a rasperry pi and a printer server?&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

Something to ask the printer Mfr about. It's there product that doesn't support WPA3. It needs WPA2 or try ethernet if the printer supports that.

plemans · Answer

If you're all about that printer connecting and it won't connect to wpa3 (and you're dedicated you have to use wpa3), either use an old router and set it up in AP mode with wpa2 running. Or just run the Orbi in wpa2 mode.&nbsp;

CrimpOn · Answer

GOSPDRCR57&nbsp;wrote:
but the whole point of choosing this router was for the wpa3/wifi6 capability running it in limp mode seems counterintuitive, could it be done with a rasperry pi and a printer server?

This is indeed the situation. Someone wants to secure his house, so he installs expensive Medico locks with those special keys that are difficult to pick and cannot be duplicated by ordinary locksmiths.&nbsp; Then he says, "oh, but I want to be able to open a door with my old Kwikset key."&nbsp; No.&nbsp; Secure means secure.&nbsp; Frankly, I am amazed that the printer is the only device that cannot connect.
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Almost anything can be done with a Raspberry Pi. Or, get a WiFi extender that will connect to the Orbi with WPA3 and create a WiFi access point with WPA2.
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Using CBR750 with WPA3 as a bridge for WPA2 printer

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