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What does weak security mean for my wifi

Weak security

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 12, 2021 10:01 AM

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Posted on Apr 13, 2021 9:24 AM

Hello there, orestes1012. Thank you for posting your question to the Apple Support Communities. We’re happy to help you with managing the Wi-Fi connections that you use with your iPhone. 


From what we gather, you are seeing a privacy message that the network you are connected with has weak-security. We understand that a message like this can be concerning and we’re happy to help you with the available options. 


To get started, please review the following Apple Support article: 


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


According to the article: “If your Apple device shows a privacy warning or weak-security warning about a Wi-Fi network, that network could expose information about your device. Apple recommends connecting to Wi-Fi networks that meet or exceed the security standards in this article.”. 


If you are seeing this message regarding a network that you own, the article above explains which settings you can manage to make the network more secure. If this is not a network that you manage, we’d suggest contacting the network administrator or using a different network. 


We hope this information helps you find a solution. 

Enjoy! 

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Apr 13, 2021 9:24 AM in response to orestes1012

Hello there, orestes1012. Thank you for posting your question to the Apple Support Communities. We’re happy to help you with managing the Wi-Fi connections that you use with your iPhone. 


From what we gather, you are seeing a privacy message that the network you are connected with has weak-security. We understand that a message like this can be concerning and we’re happy to help you with the available options. 


To get started, please review the following Apple Support article: 


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


According to the article: “If your Apple device shows a privacy warning or weak-security warning about a Wi-Fi network, that network could expose information about your device. Apple recommends connecting to Wi-Fi networks that meet or exceed the security standards in this article.”. 


If you are seeing this message regarding a network that you own, the article above explains which settings you can manage to make the network more secure. If this is not a network that you manage, we’d suggest contacting the network administrator or using a different network. 


We hope this information helps you find a solution. 

Enjoy! 

What does weak security mean for my wifi

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