Weak Security WiFi on iPhone
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We are getting this same message, saying our security is set to "WPA/WPA2 (TKIP)" and we should use "WPA2 (AES)" or "WPA3", but our router is in fact set to "WPA2-PSK (AES)".
Is it possible the error message is simply wrong?
I have a weak connection I can’t resolve the issue
The warning has absolutely nothing to do with being able to use the network. It is just a warning.
The Weak Security message is just a warning, it will not prevent you from using the insecure Wi-Fi, just as you always have when you didn’t know it had weak security.
If you are using an ad hoc WiFi network for your printer check to make sure your Mac is not connected to it. And do you have a WiFi extender?
Forget the network from your Mac, then reconnect.
None of what Apple Support had you try will do a thing to change the router's settings. You have to go into your router's web configuration pages and change it's Wi-Fi settings there.
Ah. Sorry, missed that.
In that case, open System Preference > Network. Click the Advanced button. Click the Renew DHCP Lease button.
The renew lease button doesn't have anything to do with Virgin Media. It's a request to your router to have it drop the IP address it currently has assigned to your Mac and make a fresh connection.
How to remove the weak security wifi
My router is Xfinity owned. I do not have any kind of information on this unit to change it.
Thanks babykat50
I’ll try this as soon as Xfinity restarts my device!
This might be the why, still my iPhone 12 drops WIFI all the time or if is connected, apps or web browser don't load.
Did you guys ever got rid of this message or fix some WIFI issues if any?
I have updated my setting also and i was curious if that would fix the WIFI issues but not.
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I will have to trade my brand new phone for a refurbished one at the Apple store, i guess.
The weak security message is never false. Did you forget the network on your Mac and reconnect?
After changing router settings you need to forget the network on each device, then reconnect to it.
Weak Security WiFi on iPhone