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“Weak Security” Wifi after iOS 14 update

Since updating to the newest iOS 14, my WiFi connection has an alert of “Weak Security”. I’ve called both my internet/service provider and both show on their end the system is registering correctly. Upon reading more, apparently the newest iOS creates a new MAC address that may not be recognized on the modem you use, causing a “Weak Security” notice? My wifi connection on my phone is slower than if I were disconnected from it.


All my other devices work on my wifi.


Any suggestions on how to get rid of this?




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iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 20, 2020 10:12 AM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2020 1:14 PM

yes, me too - after the ios 14update I got WEAK SECURITY - someone said "It worked, thank you" but didn't say what they did to get it to work. I am a senior and do not know technical stuff. Can someone PLEASE walk me through on how to fix this. Thank you so very, very much.

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Sep 23, 2020 1:35 PM in response to CrochetGal

You need to check your router security setting to make sure it’s WPA2 (AES). It is the latest security protocol. If you’re not sure how to do that, call your internet provider and ask what it currently is, and have them change it if not.


If Comcast is your internet provider, they have an App (xFi) where you can check this setting.


Sep 24, 2020 3:05 PM in response to _t_r-e

_t_r_e

Thank you for your response to CrochetGal. I, too, have a "Weak Security" message on my iPhone 8 so I checked my Netgear router and it's confirming I have WPA2-PSK (AES) security enabled. Should this be sufficient security to eliminate the message? Like CrochetGal, I'm a senior and this stuff is not second nature to me - or even third nature for that matter. Thanks.

Sep 28, 2020 2:31 PM in response to _t_r-e

_t_r-e wrote:

You need to check your router security setting to make sure it’s WPA2 (AES). It is the latest security protocol. If you’re not sure how to do that, call your internet provider and ask what it currently is, and have them change it if not.

Just to be clear, if your router is not set to WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 it has ALWAYS been insecure; you just didn’t know it was insecure until iOS 14 checked it.

Oct 31, 2020 6:01 PM in response to Meggie0422

That means that your router is not configured correctly. iOS 14 checks and displays that 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.



Nov 3, 2020 6:27 PM in response to Spaniel54

Spaniel54 wrote:

Iphone is getting weak security message

That means that your router is not configured correctly. iOS 14 checks and displays that 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.


Nov 5, 2020 6:36 AM in response to Ocean2020

Ocean2020 wrote:

This weak secutity on my phone and ipad... how do i change this?

REPEATING the post right above yours, that apparently didn’t bother to read:


That means that your router is not configured correctly. iOS 14 checks and displays that 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.



Nov 8, 2020 7:29 AM in response to MazdaMom

REPEATING the post earlier in this thread, that you apparently didn’t bother to read:


That means that your router is not configured correctly. iOS 14 checks and displays that 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.


Nov 9, 2020 1:28 PM in response to patfrommissiom

patfrommissiom wrote:

How to get rid of weak security on IPhone Pro 11 not know much when it comes to fixing in other words not know

That means that your router is not configured correctly. iOS 14 checks and displays that 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.


You will need the user manual for the Wi-Fi router, or instructions on the manufacturer’s website. Or ask a teenager 😏

Nov 10, 2020 8:43 AM in response to DLHC6964-JK

DLHC6964-JK wrote:

why is my iphone7 saying weak connection?

If it says Weak Security, that means that your router is not configured correctly. iOS 14 checks and displays that 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.

Nov 10, 2020 11:32 AM in response to ScOUts1517

REPEATING what is posted right above your post, so you don’t have to scroll up:


If it says Weak Security, that means that your router is not configured correctly. iOS 14 checks and displays that 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.

Nov 11, 2020 6:49 AM in response to 1212921

1212921 wrote:

Can you please give me the answer you gave “Weak Security”WiFi after iOS update please9

If it says Weak Security, that means that your router is not configured correctly. iOS 14 checks and displays that 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.

Nov 11, 2020 6:49 AM in response to ScOUts1517

ScOUts1517 wrote:

Weak security

If it says Weak Security, that means that your router is not configured correctly. iOS 14 checks and displays that 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.


“Weak Security” Wifi after iOS 14 update

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