“Weak Security” Wifi after iOS 14 update

For both 2.4 GHz and for 5 GHz? the 2 band’s settings are independent of each other.

Typo: should be wpa2-aes capable

Even when your range extenders are using the correct protocol, you still get this message. My router and all my extenders are using WPA2 (AES), and I am getting this warning on my iOS 14 devices.

Nope. Checked my router and all my extenders. Every single one is set for WPA2-AES. Still getting this message. It's an iOS bug.

Ah, scrub that. The warnings are back. Perhaps there is something else on my network, other than the Deco M9s, that is causing an issue. Going to blacklist and re-enable each connected device.

The 2 bands need to be set up separately. Also, if you have any range extenders they need to be fixed also.

I just realized I forgot to point out that after you change the router setting you should forget the network and reconnect.

_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.

Hi. I am a senior and not tech savvy at all. I need to upgrade to WPA2(AES) right away. I now have a "weak security" message after upgrading my iPhone....and am now afraid to update my family's fairly new iPad and two iPad minis. Please help me. Thanks so much.

Yes I am having the same issues!!! I ever exchanged my modem and router twice!!!! Thanks Apple for making waste $$$ for items not needed. I am still researching and Apple doesn’t help to resolve my issues or ours now. Crickets all the way. Amazing they promote and don’t resolve.

I’m in the same situation. This started only recently, and when I called Optimum/Cablevision, they said my router —which is theirs— complies with their security standards and I should ignore everything, they claim it’s an Apple problem. (I googled it and this problem actually goes back to 2015 for some folks.) But now I also can’t tap into their own Wi-Fi when I’m on the road because it won’t let me in because my ipad and iphone see it as weak security. What a pain in the patootie.

bottom line is that I can’t do anything and neither can the cable company.

After I posted this issue am still clueless of where I (we) stand!!!!!! Still no corrective answer but wow I received a badge from Apple for sharing which I care less!!!! I want this problem resolve so I can enjoy my internet using such a class A brand.

Thanks for the reply Lawrence but I have had my Mac Pro ; iPhone and a Dell all in the same network same web site playing the same show and the Mac and iPhone will buffer switching from 5g to 2.4 trying to connect flashing “weak security” and after that “no internet connection” so all in a nut shell.... new modem; new router; new line; waste of my money... and still having the same issues and Apple have nothing to reply about. And to make this more difficult I never had this issue until the updates and am not alone here others do have the same problem.