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WGR614v7. Changing encryption type from WEP to WPA2.
Can I change the encryption type from WEP to WPA2 without changing any other settings (such as username or password)? My new security cameras require WPA2 level encryption on my router. Thanks
- In short, yes on many. But some explicitly require you need to tell them what encryption you use by selecting the right option they provide
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Instead of changing security protocols, change the router.
that is an old wireless g router that is single band from 2003. (just think, in a year, it can drink!)
Before wireless security camera's were a thing.
Not that you couldn't get it to work but its so old/slow that it'll bottleneck your network and proably make the camera's seem pretty crappy.
Time to upgrade to something from this decade.
plemans wrote:
Time to upgrade to something from this decade.
Make that this century. I'd lay money on it having its origins back in the 20th century.
- Thanks for the advice. I probably will.
- Thanks for your reply. I will probably change routers. Still, can I change encryption levels without disrupting my network devices?
- In short, yes on many. But some explicitly require you need to tell them what encryption you use by selecting the right option they provide
