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The Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Protocol

WPA2 is the successor to WPA and adds more features to the mix. WPA2 replaced TKIP with the Counter Mode Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP), which did a better job of encrypting data.

WPA2 has been very popular and has retained its place as the top protocol since 2004. In reality, on 13 March 2006, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced that all potential Wi-Fi devices had to use WPA2. The Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) Protocol

WPA3 is the new kid on the block, and you can find it in the routers that were created in 2019. With this new format, WPA3 introduces stronger security to public networks to prevent hackers from extracting information from them.

Which security method will work for your network?

Here is the list of new (after 2006) security approaches used on wireless networks, from the best to the worst:

WPA2 and AES

AES + WPA

WPA + TKIP/AES (TKIP as a fallback method)

WPA + TAKIP

WEP The WEP

Open your network (no security at all)

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