what is wpa2 passphrase

A WPA2 passphrase is a type of password that secures your home Wi-Fi network from intruders who want to hack into your system. It is also known as a WPA2 preshared key or password. When you set up your home network system, you will create a Wi-Fi password in your router settings using the WPA2 protocol. The WPA2 password is not the same as the password for the access point, which lets you access the access point settings. The WPA2 passphrase allows printers and computers to join your wireless network. You can usually find your WPA2 password in your routers security settings. The person who set up your network usually keeps the WEP key or WPA/WPA2 preshared key/passphrase, so you can contact your system support person if you need help finding it. A general guideline for a strong WPA2 passphrase is to use at least 16 characters, including upper and lowercase letters.