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Larry75's avatar
Larry75
Aspirant
Sep 03, 2022

best wifi encryption?

Hello everyone.

What is the strongest encryption for WiFi and why?
Please site a source for your statement.

Thank you.

 

WPA2-PSK (AES)
WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES)
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
WPA3-Personal
WPA2-PSK(AES) + WPA3-Personal

8 Replies

    • Larry75's avatar
      Larry75
      Aspirant
      Sep 04, 2022

      I already looked it up. No clear answer.

       

      My guess, strongest probably is

       

      WPA2-PSK(AES) + WPA3-Personal

       

      Am I right?

       

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Sep 04, 2022

        both have vulnerabilities currently. I'd say wpa3 is more secure as there's more tools for cracking wpa2 password currently so the general masses know more about them but there's tools for both. 

         

        But more importantly is just choosing a smart password for your network. 

        Many times its simple guesses that get people access to networks or even not having a password at all. 

        Its just like at a home, you can't make it fully 100% safe from robbers but you can do your best to dissuade the general public and make it hard enough that it isn't worth their time.