Passwords & Access Control

What is WPA3?

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WiFi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) is the latest iteration of security protocols for Wireless Networks. WPA3 includes a more robust authentication method named Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE). SAE replaces the existing pre-shared key to minimize security risks even when using weak passwor...

How do I set up Control?

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WiFi Access ZonesControl allows you to set up guest access for your WPA2 network without needing a separate guest SSID. Better yet, each user will have their own password and you can set up varying levels of access to your network based on three different zones.  Home There are no access limitati...

Create a new WiFi password for Home

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During the initial setup, the first password created is a Home zone password, although you can add more to the WPA2 SSID. Local network access to devices connected to your network in the Home zone can be selectively shared with devices connecting with a Guest zone password.   Open the Settings t...

How do I share network passwords?

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Open the Settings menu. Tap the Adapt icon to view the Network Name and Passwords. Under WPA2 SSID use the Home, Guests, or Internet Only buttons to access passwords under those zones.  Next to the password, you want to share, tap on the Share icon. Choose the method you want to use to share ...

Create a new password for a Guest

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Multiple guest passwords can be used under a single WPA2 SSID.  Open the Settings tab and click on the Adapt button. While on the Guest settings page under the WPA2 SSID, tap on New Guest Password.  Enter a name* and a new password. Use the drop-down arrow next to Auto-disable WiFi Password an...

Create a new password for Internet Only

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Multiple Internet Only passwords for your guests can be used under a single WPA2 SSID.  Open the Settings tab and click on the Adapt button. Choose the Internet Only tab under the WPA2 SSID and tap on New Internet Only password.  Enter a new password. Use the drop-down arrow next to Auto-disab...

How do I disable or change a WiFi password in Control?

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You can easily edit, delete, or temporarily disable a password by using the HomePass app. You can also edit the access level of any user with guest access.   To suspend or control access on a device level, use the Device Freeze feature.     Editing WiFi passwords  From the Settings menu and tap ...

Can I use my old WiFi name and password for my HomePass network?

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Using the old WiFi Name and PasswordIn order to maintain optimal network security, it is always suggested to choose a new SSID and password after changing your WiFi network to Plume. This will require you to update the WiFi settings on all your devices, which may not be very convenient if you hav...

How do I choose my network name and password?

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As the HomePass App guides you through setup, you'll be prompted to name your network and password: Make sure that your network name has between 1 and 31 characters Your password should be between 8 and 63 characters. Thanks to Control, only one network name (SSID) is needed to cover both 2.4...