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kshimono
Copper Contributor
Dec 29, 2022

Windows shows WPA2-Enterprise when it connect to WPA3-Enterprise SSID.

"netsh wlan show interface" shows "Authentication : WPA2-Enterprise" even though when I connect to 6GHz  WPA3-Enterprise only mode SSIDs. (not 192 bits mode)  Is this bug or expected/limitation on W...
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MLederer
Copper Contributor
Jan 03, 2023

kshimono 

I have the same problem with a Surface Pro 8 and using Windows 11. I've run every update including drivers for the wireless hardware. I turned off the credential guard as was required. I was able to connect properly with WPA3 personal but not enterprise. I've been working with the wireless AP manufacturer but no luck so far.

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    kshimono
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 11, 2023
    Thanks for your comments.
    I want someone from Microsoft to comment on this.
    • RemiOS70's avatar
      RemiOS70
      Copper Contributor
      Jun 12, 2023

      Hi kshimono,

       

      Do you have find the solution.

       

      I encounter the same thing. I see my users with wpa3 security mode on my wifi controller, but they appears in wpa2 security mode on the windows properties of the connection.

      • SteinarGrande's avatar
        SteinarGrande
        Copper Contributor
        Sep 19, 2023
        Try setting your network to: Required Protected Management Frames (PMF); rather than: Support (PMF), and rerun: netsh wlan show interface

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