What are the security protocol requirements for a Chromebook to connect to Wi-Fi, and how does this relate to the 'Error configuring network' error?

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What are the security protocol requirements for a Chromebook to connect to Wi-Fi, and how does this relate to the 'Error configuring network' error?
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Chromebooks generally support WPA2 and WPA3 security protocols. If your router is set to WEP or an older, less secure protocol, the Chromebook might fail to connect and show the 'Error configuring network' error. Change your router's security settings to WPA2 or WPA3 for compatibility.