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Why does it say weak security under wi-fi

Why does it say weak security under wi-fi?

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 20, 2020 7:13 AM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2020 12:26 PM

A "Weak Security" notification means that your Wi-Fi router is not configured correctly. There is a new feature in iOS 14 that checks and displays a message if your router is not using the most up-to-date security. Note that your router has always had weak security, you just didn’t know about it until now. 


See this Apple support article for how to configure it correctly—>Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support, specifically the section headed Security. And don't forget to configure your range extenders (if any) also!


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Dec 20, 2020 12:26 PM in response to Kbunde38

A "Weak Security" notification means that your Wi-Fi router is not configured correctly. There is a new feature in iOS 14 that checks and displays a message if your router is not using the most up-to-date security. Note that your router has always had weak security, you just didn’t know about it until now. 


See this Apple support article for how to configure it correctly—>Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support, specifically the section headed Security. And don't forget to configure your range extenders (if any) also!


Dec 20, 2020 5:48 PM in response to Kbunde38

If your router is less than 5 years old you probably don’t need a new one. You need the manual for your router, which you can find on the manufacturer’s website. Referring to the manual:

  • Using a web browser, log in to the router control center - you will enter either an IP address or a URL, typical values are https://10.0.0.1/ or https://192.168.0.1/ or some variation that begins with either 10 or 192.
  • Navigate to the type of encryption; it will be either a series of buttons or a dropdown
  • Change the setting to WPA2(AES), WPA2-PSK(AES), WPA2-Personal or WPA2-(AES/WPA3)
  • Do not choose WEP, WPA/WPA2 or anything that includes WPA
  • After you change it, on your phone go to Settings/Wi-Fi, tap on the i next to the network name and forget the network. Then reconnect.


You should only have to do this once.

Why does it say weak security under wi-fi

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