WPA2 and WPA On Homehub 2

My Homehub 2 wireless security shows two options in the basic setup:
And in advanced there are more options:
Do the advanced settings override what is set in the basic settings?
If WPA2 only is set, will the homehub only use WPA2?
Is this different to Homehub3?
I'm trying to get an Edimax range extender working and it appears that despint the Edimax supporting WPA2, it will only work with WEP on homehub2, but will work with WPA2 on homehub3.

WDS (Wireless Distribution System) only supports WEP, so maybe it is not working as a proper Universal Repeater?
I also believe that the HH does not support WDS.
There is another thread about an Edimax here http://community.bt.com/t5/BT-Infinity/Infinity-Home-Hub-3-0-amp-Edimax-EW-7416APn-V2-Universal/m-p/...
A Universal Repeater is simply a WiFi receiver and a WiFi transmitter coupled together, but they have to work in two phases, as they normally only have one radio module.
One to receive a packet from the home hub, and store it.
Next transmit the packet to the client.
This does however reduce throughput.
This can be seen on the TP Link device, which shows the two parts of the process on a web page.
You can see AP-UP when it is connected to the home hub, in addition to any devices that are connected to it.
There are some useful help pages here, for BT Broadband customers only, on my personal website.
BT Broadband customers - help with broadband, WiFi, networking, e-mail and phones.

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HT1178 What the difference is between WPA and WPA2 and how are these settings affecting the access of other computers to the internet through my Time Capsule

I have a Time Capsule of the 4th generation and I am pretty impressed since I just had a fried harddrive on my 3 month old Imac and Time Capsule restored it fully including all programs etc. without having me to put in all serial numbers etc. for that I give it an A+. However what I find very frustrating is the very short and incomplete user manual and setup instructions. I give those a D-. It does not explain the consequences of certain choices to a normel non computer gig user like me:
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Our PS3 can connect wireless, no problem. However, I friend of mine tried it with a quite new Toshiba Notebook and he could see the Time Capsule but again it shows the line from the Time Capsule to the internet blocked. All other computers linked with data cable to the Time Capsule are connected to the internet no problem. What have we done wrong? Should I change the security setting to WPA/WPA2?
I tried the latter, but then another problem does come up, which was there from beginning on: When I change the settings for my Time Capsule my Imac suddenly cannot find the Timne Capsule anymore, even so I am only 3feet away from it. When I set it up for the first time 3 month ago it drove me crazy. The very first time it found the Time Capsule right away. But when I discuverd a mistake in my initial setup and I went through the settings again to change stuff it suddenly could not find the Time Capsule anymore. Only after frustrating 20 times or so with turning wi-fi on and off several times inbetween did it suddenly find the Time Capsule in the set up menu. However, when I tried changing my security setting to WPA/WPA2 today to see whether this solves my other problems again it could not find the Time Capsule when I was finished with the settings and I had to give up/cancel. Why is that???
I would really appreciate some help here. But please I am not a computer gig and normally always had assistance with these things. On the other hand I am not all stupid either (even so these manuals assuming we all grew up sleeping on a computer make me feel stupid).....
Thank you all in advance

Hello Schimi. The Time Capsule is a kind of product that offer you two possibility:
- To use the TC as a router or as an external HD.
The difference between WPA and WPA 2 are:
- They are two kinds of internet connection.
WPA uses dynamic key encryption , which means that the key is constantly changing and makes the invasion of a wireless network more difficult than WEP . WPA is considered one of the highest levels of wireless security for your network and is recommended if your devices support this kind of encryption . Newer routers offer WPA2 security . WPA2 is compatible with WPA , but offers higher security level . In fact, it meets the high standards of many government agencies . If the router and computer support WPA2 , this should be your choice.
If you need any help or if you find some difficult setting up it you can contact Apple Support.
I am sure that they can help you with that.
I am sory for the delay. I holpe that you solve your issue.

Extreme in WPA2 and Bridge mode

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The Verizon modem/router is already providing DHCP and NAT services for the network.
If you have the AirPort Extreme that is connected to the Verizon modem/router also setup to provide DHCP and NAT, as you state, then you have two devices both trying to provide routing services for the network.
You only want one device providing DHCP and NAT for a network.
You are likely not getting DHCP IP address conflicts since Apple uses a different DHCP range than Verizon, but with both devices providing NAT services, it is easy to see why you are picking up the Double NAT error.
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WPA2 and Hexadecimal keys

I'm not sure if I'm missing something, but here it goes...
In Airport Admin Utility running under OSX 10.4.X, the WPA/WPA2 key could be either an 8-63 character ASCII password or a password of exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. You had to explicitly switch between ASCII (password) and Hexadecimal (passphase).
In the new Airport Utility running under Leopard, it seems like you can only enter 8-63 ASCII password. When I open my AEBS with Airport Utility, the "Wireless Password" field is empty and I can only enter in up to 63 characters. Help also says to use an 8-63 ASCII password.
What am I missing? Did they change it so you have to use a max of 63 characters?
Thanks!

After much research, I think I have an answer. Airport Utility in Leopard only lets you enter an 8-63 ASCII password. You must then use the "Equivalent Network Password..." option to view the 64 character hex password for legacy devices.
More details:
*WPA = hex password*
On my existing network config (generated with Airport Admin Utility in Tiger) I had a 64/hex password. Using my macbook, I can only connect to the network using the WPA encryption option and my 64/hex password. If I use WPA2 encryption option and my 64/hex password, connection is failed.
*WPA2 = ASCII password*
First, I set my AX to only allow WPA2 connections. I tested this on my AX by setting the WPA2 password to "appleapple". I connected to the network from my laptop using WPA2 and my ASCII password "appleapple" and everything worked fine. Then, I got the equivalent 64/hex password by using the "Equivalent Network Password..." option in Airport Utility and attempted to connect, it failed.
If I setting the AX to allow both WPA and WPA2 connections, I could use either "appleapple" or its 64/hex equivalent.
What I think Apple did was they attempted to make things easier by making you use the ASCII password model, which also pushes people in to using WPA2. They allow you to select "WPA and WPA2 Personal" purely for backwards compatibility.
So I think Airport Utility is range checking for 63 characters. When it reads my config with 64 characters, it throws it out and won't read it. I'll bet that if I read my config and the write it back, it will go back without a password (hopefully throwing an error).
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WEP and WPA?

I have some old and new laptops. The new ones can use WPA but the older ones seem to only support WEP. Is it possible to configure my router (WRT54GS) to use both WEP and WPA?
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No. Your WRT54GS cannot do WEP and WPA at the same time.
Check and see if there is an updated driver for your old wireless adapter, that will allow it to do WPA. If not, the best solution to your problem is to replace your wireless adapter with one that can do WPA and WPA2.
Another work around solution is a two router solution:
Modem -- WRT54GS #1 -- WRT54GS #2
WEP WPA
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The problem with this solution is that the computers on #1 will not be able to access anything (computers, printers, etc.) that is connected to #2

Running two SSIDs, one with WPA2 and one with WEP

Hi,
I have a WRT610N.
How isolated are the two SSIDs that I can run?
I know one is running at 5GHz and the other at 2.4GHz. I've given each an SSID and a different security policy: I run "sensitive" stuff under WPA2, and I run the other for legacy hardware that supports only WEP (eg my son's Nintento DS).
But are these two keys to the same house, so to speak? If someone cracks my WEP network, can they access the machines on the WPA network? Or are they completely isolated?
Does this make sense?
Thanks for any enlightenment.
-- Mike
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Yes, they are "two keys to the same house". The "house" is your LAN. If someone cracks your WEP, and wirelessly breaks into your router, then they have access to your LAN. This would be like allowing a hacker to wire his computer directly to your router. Being on your LAN, puts the hacker in a very good position to break into any other computer on your network. Your WPA2 encryption does not give you any protection from someone who is already on your LAN.
The solution to your problem is to run two separate wireless routers:
modem ---- router1 --- router2
router1 is set to "Local IP address" 192.168.1.1 , WEP encryption , set "AP isolation" to "enabled" , (note: no printers on router1)
router2 is set to "Local IP address" 192.168.2.1 , WPA2 encryption, use a strong password (and not anything similar to the WEP password).
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LAN port of router1 is wired to Internet port of router2
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With the above two router setup, the Internet port of router2 should protect you from any intruders on router1.

IPad 3 with iOS 6 fails to connect to WiFi with WPA2 and AES - any solutions available?

Hello *,
after upgrading my iPad 3 to iOS 6 it constantly fails to connect to WiFi with WPA2 and AES - hidden or broadcasted SSID - at home and at work because the device does not accept the WPA2 password. This is also the case for my iPhone 4S but both devices did work with WiFi (WPA2 / AES) perfectly with previously installed iOS 5.1.1.
I tried to downgrade to iOS 5.1.1 but it seems to be no longer possible to downgrade for both iPad 3 and iPhone 4S as the certification and signage window for iOS 5.1.1 maybe has been closed by Apple.
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Thank you very much for any help and advise.
Best regards from Germany
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Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
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Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord for 30 seconds or longer) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.
Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto or Channel 6 is best). Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

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I have a macbook pro and use BT homehub 3. can't work out how to connect my time capsule. can anyone help? thanks

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Configuring WEP and WPA on 1262 AP

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