Reply To: OCU C)HT D Discussion Lesson 12
There are several Wi-Fi Standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.11ax that determine the speed and capabilities of your Wi-Fi connection. Each standard offers faster speeds and improved performance compared to the previous ones. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 are both encryption methods, but WPA2 is an improved version of WPA. The main difference is in the security level they provide. WPA2 uses a stronger encryption algorithm known as AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), while WPA uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol). This makes WPA2 more resistant to hacking and unauthorized access. It is recommended to use WPA2 for better security. Another encryption method is called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). However, WEP is less secure compared to WPA and WPA2. It is recommended to use WPA2 as the main encryption method for a more secure environment.