Glossary Definition for: WPA2

Posted: September 24, 2018

/ By: Chris Dunphy

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WPA2 is the standard protocol for protecting Wi-Fi networks, replacing the now obsolete WPA and WEP protocols.

The WPA2 protocol is set to slowly be replaced with WPA3, which improves security significantly - especially on public networks.

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Chris Dunphy

Chris has been a full-time technomad since 2006, and currently splitting time exploring North America by boat and RV with his partner Cherie. A lifelong geek, he was one of the founding editors of 'boot Magazine' (still going strong as 'Maximum PC'), and before hitting the road full time he was the Director of Competitive Analysis for mobile technology pioneers Palm & PalmSource. Keeping up on mobile technology is a passion for him. Chris is one part of Technomadia (view their personal Mobile Internet Setup) and co-founder/host of the Mobile Internet Resource Center.