When a password is set on a wireless router or an access point (AP), it must be entered by users when connecting to the Wi-Fi network. WPA2-AES (aka WPA2-CCMP) is the preferred encryption method WPA-Personal (WPA-PSK): This mode is appropriate for most home networks. With WPA2 there are 2 supported encryption protocols: WPA2-TKIP is insecure and deprecated but some routers may still allow it for backwards compatibility with very old devices. Note: I assume it goes without saying that you should no longer rely on WEP WPA2 Personal is the usual security mode for basic networks (using a pre-shared password). Below, I shine some light on the pitfalls of this setup and suggest a better alternative. Personal is more suitable for a home network, but it's less secure than enterprise Unfortunately, many companies use the Personal mode of WPA2, or WPA2-Personal, which relies on a shared passphrase for access and is not the best solution for corporate environments. I believe that WPA and WPA2 both come in these two flavours, hence the either/or. WPA2 - Enterprise verifies network users through a server. WPA2 - Personal protects unauthorized network access by utilizing a set-up password.
WPA2 can be enabled in two versions - WPA2 Personal and WPA2 Enterprise.
