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tesseract_
Tutor
Feb 20, 2024

EAX15 in AP mode, WPA2+WPA3 security

I have an EAX15 that I was previously using as a mesh extender. It was able to extend my wifi network that was running WPA2+WPA3 security. I now have hardwired Ethernet available so I reconfigured th...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 21, 2024

I wasn't aware the AP mode removed that option. 

What firmware are you on? 

I don't have that extender to test with but I know my EAX80 had mixed mode in AP mode because I used it

 

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tesseract_
Tutor
Feb 21, 2024
I am on firmware V1.0.3.36. (The latest, as far as I can tell?)
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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 21, 2024

    Looks like you're on the latest. 

    Got a screensnip of it showing the wpa2 or wpa3 only? 

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      tesseract_
      Tutor
      Feb 21, 2024

      Sure, here's what I'm seeing. 

       

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        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Feb 22, 2024

        does the 2.4ghz have that option?

        What happens if you enable smart connect? Does it give you the option then?