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Switching WiFi router from no "security option" to WPA2-PSK [AES] - need to re-setup RING?
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Dear all,
It looks like Ring Alarm supports WPA2 Personal, with encryption types TKIP, AES, TKIP + AES. Ring Alarm does not support WPA2 Enterprise encryption.
If my WiFi router currently has "password" setup, but no security option (WAP2, AES, etc) set, and now I want to add WPA2-PSK [AES] , do I need to re-setup all the RING security camera and the video door bell? Thanks!
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27-03-2021 18:21:54
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- WThe second option (with WPA-PSK) is for compatibility with older devices that might not support WPA2. I would start with just WPA2-PSK and if all your wireless devices can connect, stick with it. And yes, I would think if you change the setup on your router, you'll need to reconnect all the devices, including your Ring devices, so they use the new password and encryption method.•
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28-03-2021 01:59:36
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MBy the way, if I keep the original SSID and password, and only change the encryption method, would such change still require me to "**reconnect**" all of my Ring devices? Thanks! Also, if I **change/upgrade my WiFi Router**, but use the **same SSID** and **password** on my new router and **keep the same encryption method**. Would that also require me to "**reconnect**" all of my Ring devices (especially for Ring outdoor Security camera)? Thanks!•0
16-01-2022 18:12:02
- MIs there anyway to make it easier to reconnect all the devices? I have some RING outdoor flood security camera (wireless) that need tall ladders to reach, and if I have to push the button on each device to re-setup and get all of them to reconnect again, it would take a lot of efforts. Thoughts? Also would love to encourage RING engineers to consider this use case for future product improvement (to ease the pain for customers to re-setup each device if we have to change the WiFi router security options (e.g. switch from no security to WPA2-PSK [AES]. Thanks! By the way, does RING use 2.4G or 5G WiFi? Just curious... thanks!•
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28-03-2021 07:22:33
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- WFor #1, I believe the answer is yes, you'd have to re-connect everything since the encryption method changed. For #2, if you change the router but use all the same settings (SSID, encryption, password, etc.) you would *not* need to re-connect your devices, they would do so automatically.•
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17-01-2022 00:23:26
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