The Wi-Fi security modes of the router include WPA2 PSK , WPA/WPA2 PSK hybrid , WPA2 PSK / WPA3 SAE hybrid (not supported on some routers), and no encryption (None).

 

• In no encryption (None) mode, your wireless network will not be password protected. This is not a secure option.
• WPA2 PSK is more secure than WPA/WPA2 PSK hybrid. However, only WPA2 certified devices are able to connect to the router normally in this mode, so there may be compatibility issues.
• In WPA/WPA2 PSK hybrid mode, WPA or WPA2 certified devices can connect to routers.
• The WPA2 PSK / WPA3 SAE hybrid is more secure than WPA/WPA2 PSK hybrid.In this mode, WPA2 or WPA3 certified devices can connect to router(not supported on some routers).

Therefore, it is recommended that you set the router's encryption mode to WPA/WPA2 PSK hybrid. The procedure is as follows:

1. Connect your computer/phone to the router's Wi-Fi network (check the nameplate at the bottom of the router for the default Wi-Fi name, which requires no password) , or connect the computer to the router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable. In the browser's address bar, enter the default IP address and log in to the router's web-based management page(check the nameplate at the bottom of the router for the default IP address).
    

   • For routers that feature WAN/LAN auto-adaptation ports, you do not need to distinguish between WAN and LAN ports.
   • If you are connecting your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network, switch your phone's webpage to the PC-based UI before performing the following operations.
2. Click My Wi-Fi, select WPA/WPA2 PSK hybrid as the security mode, and click Save (The picture is for your reference only) .