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In this article we will show you how to Set up WPA2-Enterprise Network. On a WPA2 Enterprise Wi-Fi network, you can use both the P1 and the Photon. Universities and businesses often use this kind of network. You probably have a WPA2 Enterprise network if you see something about RADIUS, 802.1(x), need to give a username and password, or have a certificate or key file.
You can’t use the Argon with WPA2 Enterprise. In an upcoming version of Device OS for the P2 and Photon 2, WPA2 Enterprise support will be added. Most home networks use WPA2 Personal, which is easier to set up because all you need is a network name (SSID) and a password. These steps are not needed.
This is also different from when you type a password (and sometimes a username or email address) into an online page to get on the network. This is called a “captive portal,” and it is popular in hotels and other places with public Wi-Fi. There is no support for captive sites. You can also go to the official Microsoft support site to know more information.
Ways to Set up WPA2-Enterprise Network
The next step is to find the Wireless > Security menu item, which may be called something different based on the router. Check the website or manual of the company that made your router for specific directions, or just look around until you find it. Here is a picture of a path and its settings:
Log Into Your Router Console
Log in to the admin panel of your home router with any browser you want. How to do this might be different based on who made your router. For more information, you can look at the manual for your router. But the most common way is to type http://192.168.1.1 into the browser’s address bar and hit Enter. Another popular router IP address is http://10.0.0.1/.
If those don’t work, type “cmd” into the Windows search bar to open the command line interface, then type “ipconfig” and hit enter. The address will be under “Default Gateway.” On a Mac, it might be in the TCP/IP tab of Advanced Network settings in System Preferences. In Linux, you can find it by clicking on the network icon and going to Connection Information.
The most common account and password for Wi-Fi routers is “admin,” but if that doesn’t work, you may need to look online or call your ISP. And while you’re there, change that password to something a little harder to crack. You could even store the new password in a password manager.
Set Your Network Password
- Must be at least eight characters long
- It should have a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters
- It should contain a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
Select Encryption Option
Choose WPA2-PSK as the type of security. If you don’t have this choice, you may need to update the firmware on your router. Note that some routers also have a setting called WPA2-Enterprise, which is made for business settings. Even if your router does have WPA3, not all of your gadgets might work with it.