WPA (WiFi Protected Access) is a protocol designed to secure wireless networks by authenticating users and encrypting data transmitted over the air. A handful of WPA encryption standards have evolved over time, with WPA3 being the most secure and recommended option for modern networks.
Supported WPA Standards
Plasma Cloud WiFi Access Points support WPA2 and WPA3 (on selected models/firmware):
| Models | WPA2 | WPA3 |
| PA300/E | ✔️ | ✖️ |
| PA1200 | ✔️ | ✔️* |
| PA2200 | ✔️ | ✔️* |
| PAX1800v1 | ✔️ | ✖️ |
| PAX1800v2 | ✔️ | ✔️* |
| PAX1800-Lite | ✔️ | ✔️* |
| PAX5400 | ✔️ | ✔️* |
*Available on firmware v4.0 and above
WPA2/WPA3 Compatibility Mode
Plasma Cloud Access Points supporting WPA3 (with firmware v4.0 and above) also enable WPA2/WPA3 Compatibility Mode by default. This mode allows newer WiFi clients to connect with WPA3, while older clients fall back to WPA2. The compatibility mode was designed to ensure a smooth transition to the more secure WPA3 standard while maintaining compatibility with most legacy clients.
Not all WiFi clients support WPA2/WPA3 Compatibility Mode. These clients require WPA2 only to connect to the network. In this case, you may disable WPA3 entirely in your SSID settings and use WPA2 only for all connected clients. Learn more here. |
To find out which WPA standard a connected client is using, please refer to the Client Status tab.
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