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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

And even though it’s been around since 2004, WPA2 remains the Wi-Fi security standard. If this option is not available, you may need to upgrade the router firmware. But in the meantime, WPA2 with a good firewall setting and antivirus software on your devices is pretty good security.

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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

You need to have a reasonable level of trust in the devices connecting to any network, so any policies you can set to require things like antivirus , updated operating systems and VPNs will protect both the network and its users. Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) — introduced in 2004 — remains the most popular wireless security protocol.