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# WPA3 SAE

> Connect to WPA3 SAE networks using wpa_supplicant with Simultaneous Authentication of Equals.

## Config File

`wpa3.conf`:

```
network={
    ssid="NETWORK-NAME"
    psk="password"
    scan_ssid=1
    key_mgmt=SAE
    proto=RSN
    ieee80211w=2
}
```

`ieee80211w=2` enforces Management Frame Protection (MFP), required by WPA3.

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## Config File: WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Mode

For APs that support both WPA2 and WPA3 (transition mode):

```
network={
    ssid="NETWORK-NAME"
    psk="password"
    scan_ssid=1
    key_mgmt=SAE WPA-PSK
    proto=RSN
    ieee80211w=1
}
```

`ieee80211w=1` makes MFP optional, compatible with both WPA2 and WPA3 clients.

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## Connect

```bash theme={"dark"}
sudo wpa_supplicant -Dnl80211 -i <INTERFACE> -c wpa3.conf
```

Get an IP address:

```bash theme={"dark"}
sudo dhclient <INTERFACE> -v
```