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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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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?

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        tesseract_
        Tutor
        Feb 22, 2024

        2.4GHz has the same list of options.

         

        That is a good thought to check whether enabling Smart Connect makes a difference. Unfortunately, it does not.