Encryption
WPA encryption with WPA2 mode is preconfigured in the FRITZ!Box.
WPA2 mode is more secure than the older WPA mode.
The more up to date the encryption mode, the more secure the wire
less connection:
Encryption
Mode
Protocol
Security
WPA2
CCMP
Very secure
WPA
WPA
TKIP
Secure
Non-encrypted
–
–
Very insecure, not
recommended
The encryption method and mode must be supported by the network
devices. Set the encryption mode in the FRITZ!Box according to the
following table:
Mode
Use
WPA2
This mode is preconfigured in the FRITZ!Box. This
mode is suitable if you use only network devices
that support WPA2. Most up-to-date wireless
devices support this mode.
WPA + WPA2
Set this mode if you would also like to use older
network devices that do not support WPA2. With
this setting the FRITZ!Box automatically uses the
WPA mode most suitable for your connections.
Network devices that do not support WPA can establish only non-
encrypted wireless connections to the FRITZ!Box. You should avoid
using such devices if at all possible. You should avoid using such
devices if at all possible.
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