WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) and WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) are security protocols used to secure wireless networks, specifically Wi-Fi connections. WPA2 has been the standard for securing Wi-Fi networks for many years. It uses the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) protocol for encryption and offers robust security features such as encryption keys and authentication mechanisms to protect data transmitted over Wi-Fi networks.
To determine whether your router supports WPA2 or WPA3, you can check the router’s settings or documentation. Typically, you can log into your router’s admin interface through a web browser using its IP address (often something like 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1). Once logged in, navigate to the wireless settings section where you should find the option to select the security protocol (WPA2, WPA3, or both) used by your Wi-Fi network.
The full form of WPA3 is Wi-Fi Protected Access 3. It represents the third generation of security protocols designed to strengthen and improve upon the security features provided by its predecessor, WPA2. WPA3 introduces stronger encryption methods, enhanced authentication protocols (such as Simultaneous Authentication of Equals – SAE), and protection against brute-force attacks and other vulnerabilities found in earlier versions of Wi-Fi security protocols.