Kindle 3 doesn't support WPA2?

WilliamG · 08-27-2010, 04:24 PM

Just got my K3, and it won't connect to my hidden WPA2 network. Boo!

ZenRunner · 08-27-2010, 04:28 PM

I connected it to mine without any problem. I don't broadcast my SSID and use WPA2 security on my wireless network.

WilliamG · 08-27-2010, 04:30 PM

Yes you are indeed correct! You have to make sure to go into the DEEP wifi settings. Entering in my wifi network SSID and the password didn't work. I had to do the following:

1.) Enter in the SSID
2.) Leave the password BLANK
3.) Hit Submit
4.) It will then say it can't find the network, but would I like to set it up manually.
5.) Hit YES, and then change the advanced menu to WPA2 and then enter your password.
6.) Hit Done

YAY!

ZenRunner · 08-27-2010, 04:35 PM

No problem, enjoy your new Kindle.

haroldgh · 08-27-2010, 05:44 PM

Sadly it does not support enterprise WPA2 (with a username and password), so I can't get wireless access at work. Not a huge deal, but kind of a bummer.

twister · 08-27-2010, 05:47 PM

It worked fine on mine. It saw the network, I clicked on it, it asked for password, and after I entered it, it connected. I have a Linksys E3000 router and I'm running WPA2 personal.

cvkemp · 08-27-2010, 06:10 PM

Thanks that is good to know. My WIFI at home has a hidden ssid

WilliamG · 08-27-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twister

It worked fine on mine. It saw the network, I clicked on it, it asked for password, and after I entered it, it connected. I have a Linksys E3000 router and I'm running WPA2 personal.

Yes, because you could SEE the network. In my case, my SSID is hidden.

haroldgh · 08-27-2010, 06:30 PM

There's really no point in hiding the SSID, it doesn't provide any real security. Anyone capable of cracking WEP can easily find a hidden SSID and defeat MAC filtering. I used to hide mine too "just because", but the iPhone wouldn't pick it up and I no longer bother.

WilliamG · 08-27-2010, 06:33 PM

And that's not true. When I'm out and about and wanting to quickly piggyback someone's wifi for a second, you're an easier target if you're not hidden. I understand very well that it doesn't protect you any better from people who REALLY want in to your network. HOWEVER, it does protect you from anyone wanting to quickly see if there's a network available when they're out and about on their phone/netbook etc.

So, I still recommend hiding SSIDs. Plus, it pisses me off seeing SO many damn SSIDs in my wifi list when trying to find just one.

Just sayin'...

haroldgh · 08-27-2010, 06:41 PM

Well obviously you should use WPA2 encryption as well. Nobody's saying you should just plain leave it open.

WilliamG · 08-27-2010, 06:48 PM

Yes yes. But seriously, I like being hidden. Just because. It's certainly no WORSE to hide an SSID.

whitearrow · 08-27-2010, 06:49 PM

Does it list the MAC address somewhere? Because I have my home wifi filtered to permitted devices only, along with WPA2.

WilliamG · 08-27-2010, 06:51 PM

Just checked for you. Yes it does! In the settings menu it specifically lists the wifi MAC address.

whitearrow · 08-27-2010, 06:52 PM

Awesome, thanks! Karma for you!!

08-27-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
WilliamG Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 60998 Join Date: Sep 2006	*Kindle 3 doesn't support WPA2? EDIT* Yes, with instructions inside!** Just got my K3, and it won't connect to my hidden WPA2 network. Boo! Last edited by WilliamG; 08-27-2010 at 04:37 PM.

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08-27-2010, 04:28 PM	#2
ZenRunner Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 98 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-300	I connected it to mine without any problem. I don't broadcast my SSID and use WPA2 security on my wireless network.

08-27-2010, 04:30 PM	#3
WilliamG Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 60998 Join Date: Sep 2006	Yes you are indeed correct! You have to make sure to go into the DEEP wifi settings. Entering in my wifi network SSID and the password didn't work. I had to do the following: 1.) Enter in the SSID 2.) Leave the password BLANK 3.) Hit Submit 4.) It will then say it can't find the network, but would I like to set it up manually. 5.) Hit YES, and then change the advanced menu to WPA2 and then enter your password. 6.) Hit Done YAY!

08-27-2010, 04:35 PM	#4
ZenRunner Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 98 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-300	No problem, enjoy your new Kindle.

08-27-2010, 05:44 PM	#5
haroldgh Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: kindle3	Sadly it does not support enterprise WPA2 (with a username and password), so I can't get wireless access at work. Not a huge deal, but kind of a bummer.

08-27-2010, 05:47 PM	#6
twister Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 3 and 2	It worked fine on mine. It saw the network, I clicked on it, it asked for password, and after I entered it, it connected. I have a Linksys E3000 router and I'm running WPA2 personal.

08-27-2010, 06:10 PM	#7
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,412 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 5,iPhone 13, IPad, MacBook Air	Thanks that is good to know. My WIFI at home has a hidden ssid

08-27-2010, 06:30 PM	#9
haroldgh Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: kindle3	There's really no point in hiding the SSID, it doesn't provide any real security. Anyone capable of cracking WEP can easily find a hidden SSID and defeat MAC filtering. I used to hide mine too "just because", but the iPhone wouldn't pick it up and I no longer bother.

08-27-2010, 06:33 PM	#10
WilliamG Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 60998 Join Date: Sep 2006	And that's not true. When I'm out and about and wanting to quickly piggyback someone's wifi for a second, you're an easier target if you're not hidden. I understand very well that it doesn't protect you any better from people who REALLY want in to your network. HOWEVER, it does protect you from anyone wanting to quickly see if there's a network available when they're out and about on their phone/netbook etc. So, I still recommend hiding SSIDs. Plus, it pisses me off seeing SO many damn SSIDs in my wifi list when trying to find just one. Just sayin'...

08-27-2010, 06:41 PM	#11
haroldgh Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: kindle3	Well obviously you should use WPA2 encryption as well. Nobody's saying you should just plain leave it open.

08-27-2010, 06:48 PM	#12
WilliamG Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 60998 Join Date: Sep 2006	Yes yes. But seriously, I like being hidden. Just because. It's certainly no WORSE to hide an SSID.

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08-27-2010, 06:49 PM	#13
whitearrow Guru Posts: 808 Karma: 2260766 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Kindle Oasis 2	Does it list the MAC address somewhere? Because I have my home wifi filtered to permitted devices only, along with WPA2.

08-27-2010, 06:51 PM	#14
WilliamG Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 60998 Join Date: Sep 2006	Just checked for you. Yes it does! In the settings menu it specifically lists the wifi MAC address.

08-27-2010, 06:52 PM	#15
whitearrow Guru Posts: 808 Karma: 2260766 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Kindle Oasis 2	Awesome, thanks! Karma for you!!