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Wi-Fi 7 & Enhanced Open (OWE): Does MLO Actually Work? (Deep Dive)

In this deep dive, we explore the intersection of Wi-Fi 7 and Enhanced Open (OWE) security. As public Wi-Fi moves away from unencrypted open networks, OWE (Opportunistic Wireless Encryption) provides a way to encrypt user traffic without requiring a password. This video tests whether Multi-Link Operation (MLO)—one of the flagship features of Wi-Fi 7—works seamlessly with Enhanced Open security across various enterprise hardware, including Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Meraki platforms. We look at packet captures (pcap) to verify AKM values, analyze MCS rates for Wi-Fi 7 speeds, and test client compatibility with devices like the Intel BE200 and Google Pixel 8. Key Topics Covered: The evolution from traditional Open SSIDs to Enhanced Open (OWE). Why OWE is mandatory for 6GHz guest networks. Troubleshooting MLO connectivity and link flapping. Packet analysis: Identifying AKM 18 and Public Key exchanges in association frames. Current vendor limitations and configuration walkthroughs. 00:00 Introduction: The need for security on public Wi-Fi 01:06 What is a traditional Open Wi-Fi network? 01:34 Understanding Enhanced Open (OWE) & Opportunistic Encryption 02:04 Security mandates for the 6GHz band 02:37 Multi-Link Operation (MLO) basics in Wi-Fi 7 03:21 Technical deep dive: AKM Value 18 and encryption types 04:12 The death of Transition Mode in Wi-Fi 7 05:11 Lab Setup: Cisco Catalyst 9800, Meraki, and Wi-Fi 7 clients 05:44 Meraki Dashboard: Configuring OWE across three bands 06:44 Using LS Wi-Fi to verify SSID advertisements 08:28 Starting a packet capture for OWE/MLO analysis 09:22 Connecting an Intel BE200 client: Verifying GCMP-256 10:04 Analyzing MCS Index and Wi-Fi 7 data rates 12:04 Testing the Google Pixel 8 connectivity 13:05 Troubleshooting: Client flapping and link details in Meraki 15:11 Packet Analysis: Reviewing Association Request/Response frames 17:19 How Public Keys are exchanged in OWE 19:42 Cisco Catalyst 9800 (IOS-XE) configuration and monitoring 23:54 Understanding Multi-Link Single Radio (eMLSR) capabilities 25:33 Vendor Limitations: Issues with Ubiquiti UniFi OWE support 26:56 Final summary and conclusions #WiFi7 #EnhancedOpen #MLO #mrncciew