Wi-Fi 7's WPA3 protections come with a compatibility catch
CableLabs wants hardware makers to embrace a workaround that keeps legacy kit connected
Broadband industry research body CableLabs is warning that attempts to make Wi-Fi 7 access points accommodate older devices can create compatibility problems of their own, and wants hardware makers to prioritize support for the industry's workaround.
Wi-Fi 7 products have been finding their way into buyers' hands for a couple of years now, with the Wi-Fi Alliance kicking off its certification program for the latest iteration of the wireless network tech at the start of 2024.
CableLabs is concerned about how Wi-Fi 7 hardware implements WPA3, the latest version of the Wi-Fi Protected Access security standard.
The Wi-Fi Alliance made WPA3 mandatory on the 6 GHz band used by Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. WPA3 itself is not new, having been supported by Wi-Fi 6, while access points operating on the older frequency bands could use...
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