Missing features in epix 2

Do you have a Banking Software on your watch? Making some very risky things? Or dou you communicate with Soptify, or so, in your home network? If necessary, dosbale it...than your a safe like the bank of london. At the moment nearly nobody need WP3 on a Smartwatch. Whats next? VPN?

I can understand we have different approach to security, anyone who can search on google and have $ 200 can hack WPA2. Whether you think it's ok for others, to be able to log into your network and use it, is of course up to you. Now I have not chosen to run WPA3 due to my smart watches, but for other reasons, but you can of course set up an extra WIFI SSID with WPA2 for all the equipment where the manufacturers, do not care for safety and be prepared for your wifi can be hacked and therefore your internet been abused.  

It is better not to say anything if you have no idea.

This is not about getting access to the clock, but you get access to the entire WLAN.

HenningSvane said:

WPA2 is no longer considered safe.

By whom?

Technology changes rapidly. While WPA2 might not be as secure as WPA3, simple measures such as ensuring passwords are complex and routers/modems etc have up to date firmware are sufficient, for domestic networks.

Quote from: https://fastestvpn.com/blog/wpa2-security/

For the most part, WPA2 is very secure, and most users will not be affected

If anybody is that paranoid about their watch using WPA2 then the simple answer is don't connect to your WiFi network if it only has WPA2. 

More information about the differences here - https://www.minitool.com/news/wpa-vs-wpa2-vs-wpa3.html

And for the truly paranoid, consider not using Bluetooth too - https://protechsecurity.com/avoiding-wifi-and-bluetooth-hackers-in-your-home/

By the industri, also it is the current standard and has it been since 2019. We are now in 2022.

Have you read your own link?

It explains how to hack WPA2. And if you have your WLAN running WPA3 you're WPA2 device can not connect to the WIFI.

So if you want to use your WPA2 device you have to change your WLAN to WPA2.

Read BuckelFipsHonk he summerise in one line what it's all about.

I admit that i don't have a clue about the discussion and i should not write anything but i read the article and it's saying also 

Doesn't look so bad but the compatibility to newer protocols is always welcome, for sure.

HenningSvane said:

Have you read your own link?

It explains how to hack WPA2.

Yep. And it goes on to say...

The KRACK Attack provides another reminder of how small vulnerabilities can challenge the security built to protect users (my emphasis). WPA2 was 14 years old at that point and continues to be the most common Wi-Fi protocol in use today, hence why it’s important to apply the patch to prevent the attack.

It was fortunate that the vulnerability was discovered by researchers and not the underground hacking community. Otherwise, it would have done far more damage at the unbeknownst of the internet population.

Hence the importance of complex passwords and up to date routers/modems. Yes it's good to be aware of changes in technology but to state simply that WPA2 is deemed unsafe is over egging the cake for most people.

HenningSvane said:

So if you want to use your WPA2 device you have to change your WLAN to WPA2.

Not necessarily. Most modern routers will allow WPA2/WPA3 connections concurrently. Just like they allowed WPA/WPA2 concurrent connections. Currently WPA2 is installed in the majority of devices people use whereas WPA3 has yet to establish itself in mainstream devices.

Always good to be aware of changes in technology so thank you for bringing this to the attention of this forum. However, I don't think it's time to get paranoid about having WPA2 on our watches and not WPA3 just yet. As I said:

Dr Phil said:

If anybody is that paranoid about their watch using WPA2 then the simple answer is don't connect to your WiFi network if it only has WPA2. 

How long before someone cracks WPA3? Security is a moveable feast but simple measures can go a long way irrespective of the system in use.

Dr Phil said:

How long before someone cracks WPA3? Security is a moveable feast but simple measure can go a long way.

Already done :D cisomag.eccouncil.org/.../

your message seems to be addressed to Garmin directly - note that this is mainly a USER forum. While some threads are viewed by Garmin, you can't assume Garmin will read all threads here. There are other channels to send suggestions directly to Garmin (I can't recall those channels offhand, but you can search and locate those). Good luck.

Neil_Rosser said:

other channels to send suggestions directly to Garmin

www.garmin.com/.../