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What is WPA2 encryption type from WiFi Accesspoint/Router?

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Question added by Muhammad Anzar , DevOps/DevSecOps Architect , Confidential
Date Posted: 2015/03/16
Saqib Mehmood
by Saqib Mehmood , Technical Team Lead/Safety Supervisor , Xchange Technology Group

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)  and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access2) are two security protocols which are used to secure computer networks.

WPA is replaced by WPA2 with an AES-based encryption mode with strong security while WPA was only supporting TKIP encryption which was easy to break.

Purpose:

If a router is left unsecured, someone can steal your internet bandwidth, carry out illegal activities through your connection,  monitor your internet activity, and install malicious software on your network. WPA2 is meant to protect wireless internet networks from such mischief by securing the network from unauthorized access

 

RENJITH V B
by RENJITH V B , System Administrator , CS3 INFOMAT PVT LTD

WPA2 has replaced WPA. WPA2, which requires testing and certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance, implements the mandatory elements of IEEE802.11i. In particular, it includes mandatory support for CCMP, an AES-based encryption mode with strong security. Certification began in September,2004; from March13,2006, WPA2 certification is mandatory for all new devices to bear the Wi-Fi trademark.

Ahmed Elkhidir
by Ahmed Elkhidir , Cyber Security consultant , ARO Drilling

security technology commonly used on Wi-Fi wireless networks. 

Faseeh Mohd koya
by Faseeh Mohd koya , IT SUPPORT ENGINEER [L2] , Ministry of Sports and Youth

WPA2 (Wi-FI Protected Access 2) is a network security technology commonly used on Wi-Fi wireless networks. WPA2 replaced the original WPA technology on all certified Wi-Fi hardware since 2006 and is based on the IEEE 802.11i technology standard for data encryption.

WPA2 stand for Wi-fi Protected Access2 is a security protocol to secure wireless computer networks.

It is based on IEEE802.11i technology standard for data encryption. There are two version of WPA2.

1. WPA2-Personal: protects unauthorized network access by utilizing a set up password.

2. WPA2-Enterprise: verifies network users through a server.

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