As CNET's router expert, I know a few easy tricks for creating a secure Wi-Fi network. When I bought my own router , I ...

However, as I learned from Fujitsu Technical Support, to get a Wireless-N connection above 54 Mbps, you have to use WPA2/AES security and encryption.

The WPA2 standard is a 2004 update to the WPA specification that includes support for a US government-approved encryption protocol called Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Your D-Link router also supports a combination of WPA and WPA2 encryption that uses the better security of WPA2 when possible, but falls back on WPA when compatibility issues arise.

Both WPA and WPA2 let you choose your authentication modes and both let you choose between TKIP and AES encryption mode.

NEC announced the release of three models, including the Wi-Fi 6 compatible Aterm WX5400HP home router. The "Aterm WX5400HP" is a premium model that offers six streams (5GHz band 4 / 2.4GHz band 2).

The 128-bit AES encryption employed with WPA2 is still in effect with WPA3, but the enterprise version requires 192-bit AES support. It’s optional for the personal edition.

News WPA3 is coming to Wi-Fi routers in 2018, with better encryption and login management The Wi-Fi Alliance also announces improvements to WPA2, as a stopgap while the new routers roll out.

Type the passphrase for the network into the "Password" field in the prompt that appears. Click "Connect" to connect your laptop to a router with WEP encryption.