How do I go about changing the settings for my router to make it more secure? I have never had a message under my wifi in settings saying weak security. I have always had the message “strong security” until updated IPad to IOS14. I would greatly appreciate any help.
iPad, iPadOS 14
Nothing is broken - but your WiFi network may benefit from update in either settings or improved hardware...
Your iPad is no less secure today than it was prior to the update to iPadOS14. However, your iPad is now better able to [warn] bring to your attention security deficiencies of your WiFi network and iPad settings.
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 consider replacement of your Router with something more advanced that provides better security configuration options.
Whilst WPA3 is the newest standard, you should aim to use WPA2 (AES-PSK) as a minimum.
A further and arguably more flexible/cheaper alternative to replacing your WiFi Router is to add either an upstream WiFi Router, or WiFi Access Point, to your existing network. The new equipment would be specifically chosen for its more advanced WiFi capabilities. Your existing router (that may be supplied by your ISP) continues to provide your Internet (WAN) connection, but your new equipment is used to provide higher security WiFi services. One or other router must be configured in “bridge mode” - and WiFi on your existing WiFi Router is disabled (or simply not used).
There is a also new privacy feature included within iOS/iPadOS14 that hides your physical MAC Address - and instead uses a randomly selected Private MAC Address. This feature can be enabled/disabled on your iPhone/iPad for each configured WiFi Network. This feature also has bearing upon the appearance of the Weak Security notifications.
More information about this new feature can be found here:
Use private Wi-Fi addresses in iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and watchOS 7 – Apple Support
I hope this information and guidance proves to be helpful.
Nothing is broken - but your WiFi network may benefit from update in either settings or improved hardware...
Your iPad is no less secure today than it was prior to the update to iPadOS14. However, your iPad is now better able to [warn] bring to your attention security deficiencies of your WiFi network and iPad settings.
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 consider replacement of your Router with something more advanced that provides better security configuration options.
Whilst WPA3 is the newest standard, you should aim to use WPA2 (AES-PSK) as a minimum.
A further and arguably more flexible/cheaper alternative to replacing your WiFi Router is to add either an upstream WiFi Router, or WiFi Access Point, to your existing network. The new equipment would be specifically chosen for its more advanced WiFi capabilities. Your existing router (that may be supplied by your ISP) continues to provide your Internet (WAN) connection, but your new equipment is used to provide higher security WiFi services. One or other router must be configured in “bridge mode” - and WiFi on your existing WiFi Router is disabled (or simply not used).
There is a also new privacy feature included within iOS/iPadOS14 that hides your physical MAC Address - and instead uses a randomly selected Private MAC Address. This feature can be enabled/disabled on your iPhone/iPad for each configured WiFi Network. This feature also has bearing upon the appearance of the Weak Security notifications.
More information about this new feature can be found here:
Use private Wi-Fi addresses in iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and watchOS 7 – Apple Support
I hope this information and guidance proves to be helpful.
Thank you so very much for your detailed help! I greatly appreciate it, truly I do. When I read about the router being old, that sparked a light because it is old. Again, that you so very much!😊.
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Wifi Router Settings
