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Weak security warning for EX3700 range extender
Hello,
I've installed the EX3700 WiFi range extender and both my PC (Win 10) and my iPhone are giving me 'weak security' warnings on the extension.
The direct WiFi connection to my router is apparently fine, so it's something to do with the extender.
I have updated my firmware manually, but the message still shows: 'This wifi network uses an older security standard that may not protect you'.
What's going on? How can I fix this? I live in a block of flats, so I'd like my Wifi to be fully secure.
Thanks!
Ya this extender is moderately old when it first came out and probably didn't get the AES support back then.
There are other newer EX series extenders that support AES, EX7500 and 7700 and 8000 do. There is a 6000 series that may support AES.
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p.s. Firmware version: V1.0.0.98_1.0.63
What security mode are you using on the extender or host router? WPA2 and AES is recommended. Any older security modes will generate those messages as they are compromised. WEP and TPIK.
My router uses WPA2.
I have no idea what the extender uses. I can't see this in the NetGear genie page.
I assume it has a separate security system, as the wifi connection direct from the router doesn't have a question mark.
Can you access the EX web page using a web browser at it's IP address?
I presume if you turn OFF the EX and let your devices connect to the main host router, those messages don't appear?
From the spec sheet, seems to only support WPA2-PSK(TPIK) and I don't see AES. So if AES isn't there, then probably reason why devices are giving those messages. They prefer AES.
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/datasheet/en/EX3700.pdf
Wi-Fi Protected Access®
(WPA/WPA2–PSK) and WEPWould be up to you to use this extender or not.