Privacy warning on WiFi

Subsequent to updating your iPad to iPadOS14, your iPad is now better able to [warn] bring to your attention security deficiencies of your WiFi network and iPad settings. If you are seeing privacy warnings, this may be because your WiFi router is not using a modern security protocol to secure the WiFi link.

This support page will describe the more secure (recommended) settings for WiFi:

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points – Apple Support

It is possible that your WiFi Router is too old to be (or not capable of being) configured for more secure settings. As such, you can either configure the most secure settings that your Router will support - or replace your Router with something more advanced that provides better security configuration options. 

Whilst WPA3 is the newest standard, you should aim to use WPA2 as a minimum.

A new feature that hides your burnt-in MAC Address, known as Private Addressing, may also be a contributory factor to the appearance of Privacy Warnings. More information about this feature can be found here:

Use private Wi-Fi addresses in iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7 - Apple Support

I hope this information provides some helpful insight into the warning that you may observe - and the methods by which they might be addressed.

Hello Savvygirl26,

We understand you're looking for more info on privacy warning showing on Wi-Fi.

This is a new feature in iOS 14 which allows you to have better control over your privacy. When "Private Address" is enabled for your Wi-Fi network, this keeps your location private from the network administrator.

For more info on this feature, please review:

Use private Wi-Fi addresses in iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7

We hope this information helps out!

Take care.