https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=419745
Bug ID: 419745
Summary: WiFi hotspot with WPA/WPA2 Personal security doesn't
work with Windows 10 client
Product: systemsettings
Version: 5.18.4
Platform: Ubuntu Packages
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: kcm_networkmanagement
Assignee: jgrul...@redhat.com
Reporter: ho...@schirmeier.com
CC: plasma-b...@kde.org
Target Milestone: ---
When I create a shared WiFi ("hotspot") in the "Connections - System Settings
Module" with enabled WPA/WPA2 security, I cannot get Windows 10 clients to
connect. Android 10 connects to this shared WiFi without problems. Using the
"Hotspot" button behind the system-tray network icon works with Windows 10
clients (but creates an open/unencrypted WiFi).
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Go to System Settings -> Network / Connections
2. Add a new network ("+"), Connection Type: "Wi-Fi (shared)"
3. Pick an appropriate connection and SSID name (e.g. "xyz", "xyz").
4. "Security" tab: Security "WPA/WPA2 Personal", pick a password. Save.
5. "Connect" to this newly created network, enabling the Wi-Fi access point.
6. Try to connect to this AP with a Windows 10 client.
OBSERVED RESULT
1. When clicking on the "xyz" Wi-Fi, Windows 10 (EDU, Version 1909, Build
18363.418) asks for an eight-digit PIN instead of a password, unlike for other
WiFis. It is, however, also possible to click a link below and enter the
previously set AP password.
2. Windows 10's Wi-Fi dialog reports that it cannot connect to this network
("Keine Verbindung mit diesem Netzwerk möglich"). This is reproducible with
different Windows 10 machines.
3. A Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact with Android 10 connects to the "xyz" AP without
problems.
EXPECTED RESULT
Windows 10 should connect to the AP without problems, just like Android 10
does, or just as Windows 10 does to the unencrypted AP.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: Windows 10 Education, 1909, Build 18363.418
macOS:
Linux: Kubuntu 20.04
KDE Plasma Version: 5.18.4 (4:5.18.4.1-0ubuntu1)
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.68.0
Qt Version: 5.12.5
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