WiFi shows weak security

How do I fix the weak security that’s showing up on WiFi? I called Centurylink and all is well with internet! The service man said it’s an apple issue

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Nov 25, 2020 7:09 PM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2020 4:25 PM

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.


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Dec 3, 2020 4:25 PM in response to carissa108

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.


Dec 3, 2020 4:25 PM in response to carissa108

Greetings carissa108,


We understand that you have some concerns regarding your Wi-Fi network, and we'd like to help. You are seeing that message because the settings being used for that connection are less secure than what Apple recommends using. You can find all recommended router settings for the bets security here:


Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points


Take care.

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