Security and privacy
WPA
Abbreviation for Wi-Fi Protected Access
In short and in plain language
WPA is the name for methods that encrypt a Wi-Fi network.
There are several versions. The newer ones are seen as safer than the older ones.
The Wi-Fi settings of your router show which version it uses.
Definition
WPA is the name for the methods used to encrypt a Wi-Fi network. There are several versions, and the newer ones are considered more secure than the older ones. The router's Wi-Fi settings show which version it uses.