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iJorgen

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Is there a way to see if a client is connected using WPA2 or WPA3 in the GUI or through SSH?
 
On an RT-AX86U? What firmware are you using? Does the info show in System Log, General Log (or Wireless Log)?
 
You can use 'hostapd_cli all_sta' on the routers SSH console to get the WPA value on eth6 (2.4Ghz) and eth7 (5Ghz) for all connected devices.
Code:
>/#hostapd_cli all_sta

a8:5e:45:10:d9:64
flags=[AUTH][ASSOC][AUTHORIZED][MFP]
aid=0
capability=0x0
listen_interval=0
supported_rates=0c 18 30
timeout_next=NULLFUNC POLL
dot11RSNAStatsSTAAddress=a8:5e:45:10:d9:64
dot11RSNAStatsVersion=1
dot11RSNAStatsSelectedPairwiseCipher=00-0f-ac-4
dot11RSNAStatsTKIPLocalMICFailures=0
dot11RSNAStatsTKIPRemoteMICFailures=0
wpa=2
AKMSuiteSelector=00-0f-ac-8
hostapdWPAPTKState=11
hostapdWPAPTKGroupState=0
rx_packets=0
tx_packets=0
rx_bytes=0
tx_bytes=0
inactive_msec=0
signal=0
rx_rate_info=0
tx_rate_info=0
connected_time=9193
sae_group=19
This will show you a list of all wireless connected devices. When you scroll through the list, you'll see the WPA status for each client. Unfortunately, this tool will show all devices as WPA=2, but there is a second line you must look for if you want to know the WPA3 status. At the end of each interfaces stats you'll see 'sae_group=19' This indicates that this device is connected through WPA3, if this line is missing you have a WPA2 only connection.
 
You can use 'hostapd_cli all_sta' on the routers SSH console to get the WPA value on eth6 (2.4Ghz) and eth7 (5Ghz) for all connected devices.
Code:
>/#hostapd_cli all_sta

Wow, that's deep stuff but will do the job. Big thanks!! :D
 
Wow, that's deep stuff but will do the job. Big thanks!! :D
Would be nice if there was an easier way to find that info. This would make a great add-on, that analyses the output of 'hostapd_cli' and determines the interface, IP and WPA status. @Jack Yaz ;)
 

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