🧾 Description
This article outlines the steps required to enable WPA-TKIP encryption on a X4 device running Windows Embedded Compact 7 (WEC7). While WPA-TKIP is deprecated and considered insecure by the Wi-Fi Alliance, it may still be required for legacy network compatibility.
Important Note
⚠️ WPA-TKIP is deprecated and considered insecure. Use WPA2-AES whenever possible for better security.
🛠️ Resolution Steps
Configuration Steps
1. Clean Boot the Device
Navigate to:
- My Device > Windows
- Run the Cold Reboot applet.
- Press and hold the Up and Down keys on the front of the terminal until the Calibrate Touch Screen prompt appears.
- Complete the calibration to finish the clean boot process.
2. Create Registry Key
Open a registry editor (e.g., CeRegEditor or built-in registry editor).
Navigate to:
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\WCU\TKIP]
Create a new String Value:
- Name: TKIP
- Value: true
🛠️ This key does not exist by default, so you must create it manually.
3. Save Registry Changes
- Open Control Panel.
- Run the Persistent Registry applet to save changes across reboots.
4. Reboot the Device
- Perform a warm boot to apply the registry changes.
5. Configure Wi-Fi
- Launch the DL Wi-Fi applet.
- Tap New to create a new profile.
- You should now see WPA security types available for selection.
Outcome
- The device will now support WPA-TKIP encryption, allowing connection to legacy networks requiring this protocol.