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YYCGuy
4 years agoOrganizer
Should I ask for a router upgrade?
I have a T-3200M router. Have had it for at least 2 or 3 years now. I am wondering if Telus has newer router models available? And if so, can I ask to get a newer model? Nothing necessarily wrong w...
- 4 years ago
I don't imagine that will change. Telus is unlikely to have an updated router for copper as their push is to fiber. There are wifi boosters/extenders that support WPA3 if that's a concern for you.
YYCGuy
4 years agoOrganizer
Have since found out that only the WPA2 security protocol is supported on copper. So no security benefit with upgrading to a new router even if I did upgrade. Pretty disappointing that Telus only offers WPA3 to their "premium" fibre customers. In my view good security should be a universal right, not an elite one.
FuzzyLogic
Community Power User
4 years agoI don't imagine that will change. Telus is unlikely to have an updated router for copper as their push is to fiber. There are wifi boosters/extenders that support WPA3 if that's a concern for you.