I used the IoT to separate WPA3 and WPA2

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I used the IoT to separate WPA3 and WPA2. Of my 28 devices, maybe six could actually handle a pure WPA3.
What I found out was that the IoT network was laggy. Most of my devices were not WP3 compatible, or even if they were, they could not handle it. I ended up with a 20% WP3 and 80% WPA2 network.

For example, when I used Tivo Wireless between Edge and Mini Lux on the IoT network, I kept getting a slow network on the Mini Lux on.

The experiment failed.

By doing away with the IoT, moving back to WPA2-PSK + WPA3-Personal, and putting everything on the main network, my Orbi 775 network works better.

I am considering putting outside Cameras on the IoT network (am I a slow learner?).. mainly just to have a different password for outside devices. Also, it is only on 2.4 GHz, so I am not tempted to use that network.

FURRYe38 · Answer

Most IoT devices are only WPA2 supporting. Newer Stuff like Wifi adapters, Phones and pads, those are more supporting of WPA3. Also the OS platform has to support it as well. Win 10 doesn't while Win 11 does. The separate IoT network is good for those devices that don't need to be on the main WLAN or those devices that have setup issues when connecting to Orbi main WLAN network. Those devices were not well designed from those IoT mfrs.&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

Is there a reason you want them on a separate network/setup?&nbsp;
Most IoT use barely any bandwidth.&nbsp;
Is it security related? If so, simplest option is just pickup a cheap single band router and use it in access point mode&nbsp;

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