AlanTheBeast
New Around Here
I recently discovered that my home D-Link DIR-842 WiFi router was still TKIP enabled though I had to use Apple's airport CLI to discover that.
(This was prompted by a "Weak Security" warning on my iPhone when I hooked to the WiFi after the iOS 14 update).
That WiFi router was new in 2016 and D-Link's last update was also in 2016.
So after careful reading of specs and manuals I ordered a TP-Link Archer C80 which is a relatively recent model (2019) at a good price on Amazon.
And then setting it up, there is no option that doesn't allow WPA. WTF?
So I ordered a Netgear R6850 which should arrive today. At least (based on an older NG at work and reading the DL'd manual) I know that TPIK and WPA are definitely not enabled if properly configured.[1]
Further, all the manufacturers, or at least most that I see, do deserve a spanking for one thing: many (all?) have WPS buttons and modes. This should have been abandoned 10 years ago. At least it can be disabled in settings but I despair for those people who believe it's a safe way to set up a WiFi system.
Rant over. Have a great weekend and stay safe! Happy Thanksgiving, eh! (Canada).
[1] before anyone recommends I should get the OneTrue-WifiCo Turbo-Barracuda-Tiger-Eating-Blast-Master-6, save it, I don't game and the R6850 is probably 5x more WiFi/Router than we really need.
(This was prompted by a "Weak Security" warning on my iPhone when I hooked to the WiFi after the iOS 14 update).
That WiFi router was new in 2016 and D-Link's last update was also in 2016.
So after careful reading of specs and manuals I ordered a TP-Link Archer C80 which is a relatively recent model (2019) at a good price on Amazon.
And then setting it up, there is no option that doesn't allow WPA. WTF?
So I ordered a Netgear R6850 which should arrive today. At least (based on an older NG at work and reading the DL'd manual) I know that TPIK and WPA are definitely not enabled if properly configured.[1]
Further, all the manufacturers, or at least most that I see, do deserve a spanking for one thing: many (all?) have WPS buttons and modes. This should have been abandoned 10 years ago. At least it can be disabled in settings but I despair for those people who believe it's a safe way to set up a WiFi system.
Rant over. Have a great weekend and stay safe! Happy Thanksgiving, eh! (Canada).
[1] before anyone recommends I should get the OneTrue-WifiCo Turbo-Barracuda-Tiger-Eating-Blast-Master-6, save it, I don't game and the R6850 is probably 5x more WiFi/Router than we really need.