WPA2-EAP repeater connects to WPA2 personal network.
WPA2-EAP repeater connects to WPA2 personal network.
I'm looking for a small Wi-Fi repeater that can join a WPA2-EAP network and then create a new SSID using WPA2-Personal. Someone at Netgear mentioned the EX6120 works, but it doesn't meet those requirements. It can re-transmit the new network name, though it isn't compatible with WPA2-EAP. You're hoping for something compact.
We operate an IoT telemetry device typically connected via a 4G board. Due to the absence of mobile signal at the customer site and the lack of an external antenna setup—which would cost around £1000—we opted for a Wi-Fi board instead. However, this model doesn<|pad|>'s support for WPA2-EAP, prompting the manufacturer to recommend using a Wi-Fi repeater as an intermediary. We currently have four devices in one location and are seeking a cost-effective alternative. We also possess access and credentials for WPA2-EAP, covering five devices in total. Please let me know if you have any other options. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback. It does seem like a repeater is the only practical option here. My findings indicate that major companies don<|pad|> to not back WPA2 Enterprise (EAP) rebroadcasting. The safest approach would be to connect two dd-wrt routers—one for receiving and another to retransmit the signal.
You won't locate a standard wireless repeater or range extender for this purpose. It seems the Netgear team misunderstood your request or lacked knowledge. For better value, opt for a regular wireless router that supports WPA2-EAP and operates in client/bridge mode. In this mode, the router acts like a powerful wireless antenna, allowing your connected devices to reach the network across the wireless link. This approach typically requires third-party firmware such as DD-WRT, Tomato, or OpenWRT (depending on router support) and may experience slower speeds or higher latency if rebroadcasting to wireless clients. If you can afford more, consider a long-range antenna that locks onto the wireless uplink (if WPA2-EAP is supported), connects to a switch, and uses a separate AP with its own settings. This configuration usually maintains performance closer to the original setup.
You're looking for a device that can handle this task. The GL.iNET GL-AR300M appears to be a good fit since it's compatible with openWRT and supports WPA2-EAP. Since data usage is low—around 10MB per month on an IoT SIM—it shouldn't be a major issue. Speed and latency aren't critical for this application. Let me know if you'd like more options. Thanks!
Completed a brief test and successfully connected to a WPA2-EAP network, then broadcasted a WPA2-PSK network. Need to wait until installation is ready at the customer sites and confirm their approval beforehand. Thanks for your assistance.
Check the wireless admins regarding "MAC authentication." This enables your IoT device to join the WPA network. It operates through the Authenticator (AP or controller), handling authentication on behalf of clients that don't support 802.1x Authentication (WPA2 Enterprise).