NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 User Manual page 68

5. To change the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or 5GHz-2 WiFi password, enter a new password
in the Password (Network Key) field.
For WPA2-PSK [AES] or WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK, you must enter a phrase of 8
to 63 characters. For WPA3-Personal or WPA2-Personal [AES] + WPA3-Personal,
you must enter a phrase of 8 to 64 characters.
The Password (Network Key) field displays if the WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK
[TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES], or WPA3-Personal security radio button is selected.
Note: By default, your password is hidden. To display your password, click the icon
next to the Password field.
6. To change the WiFi security for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or 5GHz-2 WiFi network, select
a Security Options radio button.
• None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device
can join the WiFi network. We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi
network.
• WPA2-PSK [AES]. This option is the default setting. This type of security enables
WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the router's WiFi network. If you did not
change the WiFi password, the default password displays. The default password
is printed on the router label. WPA2 provides a secure connection but some
older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network
includes such older devices, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security.
• WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices
that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the router's WiFi network. However,
WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi
devices to 54 Mbps.
• WPA/WPA2 Enterprise. This type of security requires that your WiFi network
can access a RADIUS server. If you select this type op security, additional fields
display so that you can specify the RADIUS server settings.
• WPA3-Personal. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA3
to join the WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard, uses SAE encryption,
and is more secure than WPA2. If all devices on your network support WPA3, we
recommend that you use this type of security.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage Network Settings
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