You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

I have privacy warning below my Wifi name in settings. Should I be concerned.

Should I be concerned there is privacy warning believe my WiFi name in security settings? I don’t recall seeing this before.

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on May 19, 2021 6:33 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on May 19, 2021 6:35 PM

Your iPhone is notifying you that the Wi-Fi Network that it is connected to does not have adequate security by today's standards. If you are interested in improving the security of your Wi-Fi then you can log into the Router and change the security settings to WPA2 (AES) in the least. If you do not know how to log into your Wi-Fi Router then please refer to the owner's manual. If you do not have the owner's manual the please contact the support team of the Router's manufacturer / provider.


More information here ➔ Recommended Settings for Wi-Fi Routers & Access Points. 


Axel F.

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 19, 2021 6:35 PM in response to Trashylynn

Your iPhone is notifying you that the Wi-Fi Network that it is connected to does not have adequate security by today's standards. If you are interested in improving the security of your Wi-Fi then you can log into the Router and change the security settings to WPA2 (AES) in the least. If you do not know how to log into your Wi-Fi Router then please refer to the owner's manual. If you do not have the owner's manual the please contact the support team of the Router's manufacturer / provider.


More information here ➔ Recommended Settings for Wi-Fi Routers & Access Points. 


Axel F.

I have privacy warning below my Wifi name in settings. Should I be concerned.

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.