A complete overview of your WiFi security options
WiFi (Wireless) Password Security – WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPS Explained
Virtually everywhere you go these days, there’s a WiFi network you can connect to. Whether it’s at home, in the office, or at your local coffee shop, there are countless WiFi networks. Each WiFi network is set up with some sort of network security, either open to everyone or extremely restricted, only allowing certain clients to connect.
When it comes to WiFi security, there are really only a few options, especially if you are setting up a wireless home network. The three major security protocols today are WEP, WPA, and WPA2. The two major algorithms used with these protocols are TKIP and AES with CCMP. I will explain some of these concepts in more detail below.
If you’re not interested in all the technical details behind each of these protocols and just want to know which one to select for your wireless router, check out the list below. It’s ranked from most secure to least secure. The more secure the option you choose, the better.
