This is driving me nuts. I have a modem less than 12 months old using WPA2. Not only are all Apple devices coming up weak security but Wi-Fi is often not working. Any ideas or others who are having the same problem?? If there are Apple need to fix this now. If not how do I resolve this. I am due for major Apple products replacements over next 12 months and if this continues I will move to Android.
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 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 (AES-PSK) as a minimum. Some Routers seemingly continue to support the insecure/deprecated TKIP standards - even when apparently configured for WPA2 operation; TKIP will definitely cause a security warning to appear. Be aware that if you are using a WiFi network extender, these may continue to use weaker security standards - and continue to trigger a warning.
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
If you are unable to employ more secure security settings on your WiFi network, you might consider replacement of your WiFi network equipment, such as your WiFi Router, with more advanced equipment. However, if the router is provided by your ISP, this may not be practical proposition. A potentially cheaper and more flexible approach might be to add an additional upstream WiFi Router, of WiFi Access Point (AP) that meets the required standards.
I hope this information provides some helpful insight into ways to resolve the WiFi Security warnings that you might observe after updating to iPadOS14.
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 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 (AES-PSK) as a minimum. Some Routers seemingly continue to support the insecure/deprecated TKIP standards - even when apparently configured for WPA2 operation; TKIP will definitely cause a security warning to appear. Be aware that if you are using a WiFi network extender, these may continue to use weaker security standards - and continue to trigger a warning.
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
If you are unable to employ more secure security settings on your WiFi network, you might consider replacement of your WiFi network equipment, such as your WiFi Router, with more advanced equipment. However, if the router is provided by your ISP, this may not be practical proposition. A potentially cheaper and more flexible approach might be to add an additional upstream WiFi Router, of WiFi Access Point (AP) that meets the required standards.
I hope this information provides some helpful insight into ways to resolve the WiFi Security warnings that you might observe after updating to iPadOS14.
As mentioned by LotusPilot, check your router's security settings and/or contact your internet provider regarding replacement of an older less secure router.
By the way, you have had "weak" security for some time - you just did not know it. The new iOS simply warns you now.
And, there is no VPN necessary; in fact, unless you are getting a very good one (which will cost money), they are not worth it and it will not help with your problem at all.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
I see your having problems with your security with your Apple products, all Apple proxy’s are well protected using there own closed operating system which makes iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, and TvOS secure and safe to use, this problem may be due to your wifi having weak security, even though Apple products are a secure and safe iOS, that doesn’t mean it’s safe from vulnerable wifi connections, I recommend using a VPN app, your own virtual private network, if you have any questions please feel free to ask, I hope we can get this issue resolved
Adding further comment to those of babowa, if you are seriously considering a move to Android, then “security” of the device and its Operating System is clearly not an area in which you have any serious interest...
i saw you mentioned moving to android for “better security”, but let me warn you, android has the worst security for your privacy, it’s extremely vulnerable to malware and personal information attacks, and this is because there software isn’t a closed system and because third parties are responsible to delivering critical patches to their devices
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