weak security

I keep getting the message on my iphone that my Wifi has weak security. It says to configure my router to WPA (AES) or WPA 3. How do I do that?

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on May 3, 2021 9:35 AM

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Posted on May 3, 2021 11:27 AM

A "weak security" message is telling you your router is set to use older network security settings. Note that you are not seeing this because your security has changed on your network, just that the new system software version on your Apple device is now programmed to analyze your wi-fi security and report it to you.


See this support article about 'Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points'

Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT202068


You configure a router by logging into it with a web browser. Review your router user manual for instructions. If you have not changed the password it may be printed on a label attached to the router. This password is not the same as the one you use when connecting to wi-fi.

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May 3, 2021 11:27 AM in response to anything538

A "weak security" message is telling you your router is set to use older network security settings. Note that you are not seeing this because your security has changed on your network, just that the new system software version on your Apple device is now programmed to analyze your wi-fi security and report it to you.


See this support article about 'Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points'

Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT202068


You configure a router by logging into it with a web browser. Review your router user manual for instructions. If you have not changed the password it may be printed on a label attached to the router. This password is not the same as the one you use when connecting to wi-fi.

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