WPA-only device on WPA2 network
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WPA-only device on WPA2 network
the context, if needed - my dad has an Aluratek AIRMM01F internet radio that only supports WPA and WEP. i'm trying to think of ways to get this to work:
1) install DD-WRT on the router and script to create a virtual WLAN with WPA encryption that only has internet access for the radio to use (while the rest of the network is on WPA2), or
2) plug in a WPA2-compatible access point to the radio. (which seems silly, because the radio can* be used as an AP as well, it's just... on WEP and WPA only.)
any other ideas, or is this about it?
1) install DD-WRT on the router and script to create a virtual WLAN with WPA encryption that only has internet access for the radio to use (while the rest of the network is on WPA2), or
2) plug in a WPA2-compatible access point to the radio. (which seems silly, because the radio can* be used as an AP as well, it's just... on WEP and WPA only.)
any other ideas, or is this about it?
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Re: WPA-only device on WPA2 network
In terms of pure convenience, the easiest option would likely be to just buy a Powerline Networking Kit -- the current recommendation from TheWirecutter.com is available from Amazon for S96.99 -- so that you can just use the Ethernet port on the radio instead. While that may seem expensive, it certainly can be an incredibly handy piece of kit to have around, and couldn't be mucn simpler and easier to set up and use.
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Re: WPA-only device on WPA2 network
i'm opposed to these, on account of the RF noise and interference they generate.Anonymous Bosch wrote:the easiest option would likely be to just buy a Powerline Networking Kit
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Re: WPA-only device on WPA2 network
Do they generate that much noise? I have them and haven't had any issues with anything (I know, anecdotal). I've never heard of it even being brought up as a downside.hitbyambulance wrote:i'm opposed to these, on account of the RF noise and interference they generate.Anonymous Bosch wrote:the easiest option would likely be to just buy a Powerline Networking Kit
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Re: WPA-only device on WPA2 network
Alas, it's certainly a valid concern for those interested in ham radio (or any amateur radio enthusiast living nearby). There's a decent write-up on the issues involved here.stessier wrote:Do they generate that much noise? I have them and haven't had any issues with anything (I know, anecdotal). I've never heard of it even being brought up as a downside.hitbyambulance wrote:i'm opposed to these, on account of the RF noise and interference they generate.Anonymous Bosch wrote:the easiest option would likely be to just buy a Powerline Networking Kit
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Ah - thanks.
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Re: WPA-only device on WPA2 network
Does Aluratek provide firmware updates for it? One may add the additional encryption levels.hitbyambulance wrote:the context, if needed - my dad has an Aluratek AIRMM01F internet radio that only supports WPA and WEP. i'm trying to think of ways to get this to work:
1) install DD-WRT on the router and script to create a virtual WLAN with WPA encryption that only has internet access for the radio to use (while the rest of the network is on WPA2), or
2) plug in a WPA2-compatible access point to the radio. (which seems silly, because the radio can* be used as an AP as well, it's just... on WEP and WPA only.)
any other ideas, or is this about it?
Alernatively, get a cheap second router or AP configured for WPA and lock it to his MAC address.
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Re: WPA-only device on WPA2 network
BTW, since you'd prefer to avoid the RF noise of Powerline Networking, a Universal Ethernet to Wi-Fi Adapter would also allow you to use the radio's Ethernet jack to easily connect to your existing WPA2 network without too much hassle.hitbyambulance wrote:i'm opposed to these, on account of the RF noise and interference they generate.Anonymous Bosch wrote:the easiest option would likely be to just buy a Powerline Networking Kit
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Re: WPA-only device on WPA2 network
an advantage of using a router as an AP (i have one sitting around, not being used) is that his weather station could be plugged into that as well - the model he has is ethernet-only.
i sent him a list of options, and suggested in the meantime he could just use the old laptop or the Nexus 10 tablet as an internet radio replacement. not sure that'll actually happen, but it seems like an obvious workaround to me...
i sent him a list of options, and suggested in the meantime he could just use the old laptop or the Nexus 10 tablet as an internet radio replacement. not sure that'll actually happen, but it seems like an obvious workaround to me...
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Re: WPA-only device on WPA2 network
I have a really old Aluratek that I stopped using because the stations list just wasn't working right anymore. It seemed it finally hit the wall; and at that time I replaced it with a squeezebox. Now the squeezebox is slowly becoming less useful for the same reason, a lot of streams just don't work anymore (the spotify app on it kind of works ok so that's given it a second life).
For the most part now, I just pair my phone to the TV sound bar setup and play spotify (or do it on the TV through spotify directly). Lots of great music, less local content though.
For the most part now, I just pair my phone to the TV sound bar setup and play spotify (or do it on the TV through spotify directly). Lots of great music, less local content though.
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he actually listens to two local stations on it, since the AM and FM reception for those stations are so bad inside the house.FishPants wrote: For the most part now, I just pair my phone to the TV sound bar setup and play spotify (or do it on the TV through spotify directly). Lots of great music, less local content though.