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Why is my Wi-Fi weak security

Why does my Wi-Fi always say weak security

Posted on Apr 7, 2021 2:55 PM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2021 2:57 PM

You've likely always had weak security on your home Wifi. You just didn't know until iOS 14 was released. See this link about how to set your router settings more securely --> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support

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Apr 7, 2021 3:53 PM in response to LMathes

This is NOT an iPhone problem; it is a problem with your router settings.


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 settings. 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. And don't forget to configure your range extenders (if any) also!


After you change the router settings you should Forget the network in your phone settings and reconnect.


Note also that weak security does not interfere with using Wi-Fi, it is just a warning. Your Wi-Fi should still work normally, and, if it doesn’t, it is not because of the weak security message.


Why is my Wi-Fi weak security

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