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Passwords exposed not hidden with astericks like normal

Passwords exposed not hidden with astericks like normal
Passwords exposed not hidden with astericks like normal
2025-06-06 11:45:06 - last edited 2025-07-07 01:14:26
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I just reset my Tp-link extender (RE305), to my new router. The relinking was successful using the Tp-link tether app, however I was surprised to see that when I click on the "Extended Network" button, on the next screen it shows me both my 2.4 and 5GHz networks names and also the full unmasked passwords. Why is that, should it not have astericks (*) like it normally is done so that the password does not fall into someone else and that could be bad. 

 

I do hope Tp-link can do that. 

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2025-06-06 17:45:21 - last edited 2025-07-07 01:14:26

  @PradeepE 

 

Hi,

 

TP-Link's devices are secured by a so-called "local management password". (also called "local password" or "admin password" or "device password")

 

Without knowledge of this password nobody can log into the RE305 to see your Wi-Fi passwords. Therefore, it is important that you choose a proper "local password" that cannot be easily guessed by someone.

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2025-06-06 17:45:21 - last edited 2025-07-07 01:14:26

  @PradeepE 

 

Hi,

 

TP-Link's devices are secured by a so-called "local management password". (also called "local password" or "admin password" or "device password")

 

Without knowledge of this password nobody can log into the RE305 to see your Wi-Fi passwords. Therefore, it is important that you choose a proper "local password" that cannot be easily guessed by someone.

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2025-06-07 08:56:45

  @PradeepE Thank you for your reply. Yes I do know of the local password on the tether app and have indeed set a strong password, however, my suggestion is that instead of storing open password of the network, my suggestion is that it may be better to encrypt them (at least while storing so that it doesn't get exposed when hacked) and give an option to reveal when needed. Suggestions to TP-Link for improving security.

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