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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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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Jan 9, 2021 7:30 AM

ginafromdavie wrote:

I have the same question how can I fix it

This is NOT an iPhone problem; it is a problem with your router settings.

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! After changing the router settings be sure to forget the network on your phone, then reconnect.

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Feb 6, 2021 12:49 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thank You. Will check this!

Feb 13, 2021 6:20 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thank you for this information. It explains a lot. I have fixed it now.

Feb 13, 2021 8:41 AM in response to ponywriter7

Great, I’m glad it’s solved. Keep well!

MrHad74

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Feb 14, 2021 7:27 AM in response to _t_r-e

WiFi says weak security and won’t let me open up with google. Other devices workfine

Feb 23, 2021 6:50 AM in response to _t_r-e

My wi-fi says my security is unsafe ... never had this problem. Don’t know how to fix!!

Dogcow-Moof

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Feb 23, 2021 7:07 AM in response to 01foster4309

Please read what is literally the post above yours.

Mar 2, 2021 7:28 AM in response to CodingSailor

Weak Security is just a warning. It does not interfere with your Wi-Fi connection. If it isn’t connecting there is a different problem.

Mar 11, 2021 10:53 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Ok after the third try the 2.4 channel finally changed as for the TKIP encryption I did not see any settings to disable that. Using the Linksys smart WiFi app to make changes.

Dogcow-Moof

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Mar 22, 2021 10:23 PM in response to bluephoenix71

TP Link: Why my iOS14 warning weak security when I connect to TP-Link Wi-Fi

Mar 22, 2021 10:31 PM in response to Dogcow-Moof

Yes, those are the settings I have in my TP link router. Still it’s saying weak security. Any other things that might need to be considered?

vicci210

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May 21, 2021 5:38 AM in response to _t_r-e

Same question

May 30, 2021 7:35 AM in response to _t_r-e

my Mac wifi and my apple phone says weak security for my internet. What to do?

Jun 3, 2021 12:34 PM in response to B_U_M_P

I followed the steps to check what my Router is currently. It is WPA2 - Personal. I am still getting "Weak Security" by my

Wi-fi . What next?

Jun 12, 2021 2:22 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Our router security setting is WPA2, but it still indicates that the signal has weak security.

Jun 18, 2021 12:58 AM in response to _t_r-e

My iPhone 11keeps displaying a weak security message and is very slow

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