WPA2 encryption (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) offers secure protection against hackers and unauthorized access to your router by third parties.
The weak point of WPA2 encryption is the password
Even the best encryption is useless without a strong password. Therefore, choose your password carefully:
- Avoid using simple terms and series of numbers like password or 12345. These codes can be cracked quickly. You should also not use names, pet names or dates of birth of family members.
- Instead, use a password with at least 12 characters and include as many special characters and numbers as possible. This means that the password cannot be guessed at random.
- Alternatively, you can have a program create your password. The free “Password Generator” creates secure passwords at the push of a button.
- WPA2 encryption is enabled by default on new routers. However, it doesn't hurt if you check the WiFi settings of your router, such as the FritzBox.
This is how WPA2 encryption works
WPA2 has been considered a secure encryption technology for Wi-Fi networks for many years. Using the WPA2 encoding method, you prevent hackers and unauthorized third parties from connecting to your router and viewing your data.
- Your router is so interesting to potential perpetrators because it bundles all the data sent and received by the connected devices.
- To do this, WPA2 backup uses an encryption algorithm called AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). This is a dynamic key that makes the transmitted data unreadable.
- Strangers cannot read your downloads or uploads or find out your router's password.
- Newer devices already have the option of WPA3 encryption. It offers additional protection against programs that automatically try passwords and features innovations in coding technology. The WPA2 standard is still considered secure.