Enhanced Open (OWE)
Enhanced Open (OWE)

Enhanced Open (OWE)

Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) is defined in the IETF document RFC 8110.
OWE has the following modes:
  • Enhanced Open OWE Mode - PMF is always required. To ensure interoperability, all STAs support group nineteen (19).
  • Enhanced Open OWE Transition Mode - Allows both OWE STAs and non-OWE STAs to connect to the same distribution system at the same time.