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Mamba123 · ‎Jul 7 2020

Can you configure a PSK with less than 8 characters at Meraki?

If I try to configure a PSK with less than 8 characters, I get an error message that it should be at least 8 characters.

I know it's not safe.

But I still ask, can you set somewhere that smaller PSK are accepted.

Thanks.

rhbirkelund · ‎Jul 7 2020

No, it is not possible to configure a PSK shorter than 8 characters.

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DarrenOC · ‎Jul 7 2020

Hi @Mamba123 - If security isn't a concern why not leave the SSID open?

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Mamba123 · ‎Jul 7 2020

there is a reason why I asked this question.

rhbirkelund · ‎Jul 7 2020

No, it is not possible to configure a PSK shorter than 8 characters.

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Mamba123 · ‎Jul 7 2020

Thanks, that was also my question.

JohnD · ‎Jul 7 2020

The WPA2 standard requires the PSK to be at least 8 characters, so this should be consistent across all compliant vendors (including clients), not just a Meraki specific thing.

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