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EX7700/8000 PMF (Protected Management Frames) support

CarstenNL
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EX7700/8000 PMF (Protected Management Frames) support

Dear Netgear community/staff,
I noticed both extenders that I own do not support PMF and probably all other none AX extenders.

R7000 - FreshTomato 2021.08
Only PMF set to capable will connect.
The RAX70 that I owned had PMF in capable mode when enabled or I wouldn't have noticed.

Will it ever be supported? Is there any hidden menu/option? 802.11w seems to be around for some time and current equipment that i own are a couple years old connect fine when pmf is mandated.

Hopefully devs consider PMF.

Have a great day!

Model: EX7700|AC2200 Nighthawk X6 Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender, EX8000|AC3000 Nighthawk X6S Tri Band WiFi Mesh Extender
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olympos1625
NETGEAR Employee Retired

Re: EX7700/8000 PMF (Protected Management Frames) support

Hi CarstenNL,

 

Good day!

 

Welcome to NETGEAR Community!

 

Thank you for reaching out. Let me get back to you on this one. 

 

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you need further assistance. 

 

Regards,

 

Oliver

Community Team

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olympos1625
NETGEAR Employee Retired

Re: EX7700/8000 PMF (Protected Management Frames) support

Hi CarstenNL,

 

Good day!

 

Thank you for patiently waiting. The PMF feature is not supported on any of our wireless extenders.

 

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you need further assistance. 

 

Regards,

 

Oliver

Community Team

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