RE450 is broadcasting TKIP instead of AES. Roaming issues
My main router (Netgear R7000P) is set to use only WPA2-PSK (AES), both on 2,4 GHz and 5 GHz. However, I'm experiencing roaming and disconnection issues when my devices do a handover to the RE 450 extended network. It seems that it is happening because RE 450 is also broadcasting the lower security protocol and encryption WPA-PSK (TKIP). Sometimes, my device shows me that the signal strength is good but there is no internet connection. My iPhone Xr (running iOS14) says "weak security", right next to the wifi network name.
I was wondering if the TP-Link engineers could provide a new firmware that could allow the customer to set the wireless security for the extended network only to WPA2_PSK (AES), or at least give the chance to choose what security protocol and encryption the RE 450 extended network should use.
Could you help me? Thanks. AlexCouto
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You need to know what Version it is, indicated by a V and a number on the back, otherwise, impossible to answer the question for you. you can check the TP-Link download page for your country to see if there is a firmware update for that model, the docs say to make sure to use the download for your region only.
If there is a firmware update, you have to match firmware version with extender version or you can mess it up, so look carefully. Some other models no new firmware was needed, but the rest of the steps to delete the troublesome app, reset the router to factory default, forget all connections on all devices, re-config using web interface only (never again the app), then reboot router via web interface before trying to redo connection to devices, worked for some, though I don't remember which, sorry. Other models only needed firmware update, some needed both.
Edit: Nevermind, check this thread for 455:
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/249556
If that doesn't solve it post there, since it is an appropriate thread for your model. The forum mods claimed it has been fixed (they've said that before), though this time some have confirmed it, it has a link to the firmware for that model. They said they fixed the app also but I'll never be installing that trash again on any device to check.
Good luck!
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Hello everyone,
Here is a summary thread for Range Extender Weak security issue where you could find the latest firmware or beta firmware that fixed the problem:
[Solution] iPhone iOS14 recognizing the range extender wireless network as "weak security"
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/232218?page=1
If your model is not listed, or you still experience the same issue, please leave your comment there with case details. We will look in to your inquiry as quickly as possible.
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