WGR614v7. Changing encryption type from WEP to WPA2.

[Allied605]

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

[microchip8 · Accepted solution]

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

[plemans]

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. 

[michaelkenward]

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@plemans wrote:

Time to upgrade to something from this decade. 

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Make that this century. I'd lay money on it having its origins back in the 20th century.

[Allied605]

Thanks for the advice. I probably will.

[Allied605]

Thanks for your reply. I will probably change routers. Still, can I change encryption levels without disrupting my network devices?

[microchip8 · Accepted solution]

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

[Allied605]

Thank you for the advice. I will change the encryption level on this router until I get a new one, and hope everything stays online.

[microchip8]

If not, usually only thing you need to change is the level on the device. No need to re-enter passwords or so

[Allied605]

Thank you for the advice. I’m going to try this.