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WPA2-PSK[AES] Passphrase containing two consecutive bar pipes?
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Hope this is the right forum! Does anybody know why I can set the WPA2-PSK[AES] Passphrase to something that contains two consecutive bar pipes i.e. "||" on the WAC124 — AC2000 Dual B...
This is now resolved - sort of!
I had a reply from Netgear Support regarding the issue: -
"I have inquired about your concern and I was informed that due to the way the WAC124 web management page was coded, the system unfortunately does not allow using a WiFi password with 2 consecutive identical special characters, hence you’re only able to use one bar pipe |. You may still use multiple bar pipes within a password, just not next to each other. I have also asked for a proper workaround and the best we could do about this is to do a feature request in which it allows 2 consecutive identical special characters."
So I either have to change my WiFi Passphrase, and all the clients or move to a different manufacturer or place a request for a new "feature" lol
Onwards and upwards - sort of!
This is now resolved - sort of!
I had a reply from Netgear Support regarding the issue: -
"I have inquired about your concern and I was informed that due to the way the WAC124 web management page was coded, the system unfortunately does not allow using a WiFi password with 2 consecutive identical special characters, hence you’re only able to use one bar pipe |. You may still use multiple bar pipes within a password, just not next to each other. I have also asked for a proper workaround and the best we could do about this is to do a feature request in which it allows 2 consecutive identical special characters."
So I either have to change my WiFi Passphrase, and all the clients or move to a different manufacturer or place a request for a new "feature" lol
Onwards and upwards - sort of!
> So I either have to change my WiFi Passphrase, [...]
Netgear router firmware has a history of problems with special
characters. My experience involves PPP passwords, but I can imagine
wireless-network credentials suffering similarly. For example:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/1339116
https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/1693473
No bets, but if you're in a mood to experiment, then you might try
inserting a backslash (or two?) in a strategic spot (or spots).
Sad, isn't it?