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thingtwo's avatar
thingtwo
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Oct 23, 2020

Unable to configure EX3700 to use WPA2-AES

Hello,

 

I followed the instruction manual, but couldn't figure out one seemingly simple step. I've connected my router to the extended via WPS. I can connect via 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz. The extender is not connected through WPA2-AES. It connects through one of the older encryption standards, WPA2-PSK. I've read that this extender supports AES. How do I configure it? I didn't see an option to do so during setup. While it works, it works over an older more vulnerable security standard.

 

Thanks.

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 23, 2020

    What method is the router using? If setup using wps, it should use the same encryption the router uses. 

    • thingtwo's avatar
      thingtwo
      Initiate
      Oct 24, 2020

      Thanks for checking. That would be logical. However, my router is configured to use WPA2-PSK [AES]. The extender is on the older standard. My devices throw a security warning when connected to the extender. Router has always been fine and no security warnings.

       

      I went to mywifiext . net, and I'd think the configuration should be buried somewhere in the menus, but I didn't see it. Do you know how to get to the setting in the menu?