Why do I have weak security on my WiFi 5 G

Ckmi-20_20 wrote:

What is weak security?

wifi 5G weak security. What does it means?

it is related to my iPad.

If you are concerned about iPad warnings concerning weak security, or other elements of your WiFi setup, 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 iPadOS14/15. 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/iPadOS14/15 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 iPadOS14/15.

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Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points – Apple Support (UK)

Ckmi-20_20 Said:

"Why do I have weak security on my WiFi 5 G: What is weak security? wifi 5G weak security. What does it means? it is related to my iPad."

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Weak Security:

Encryption is the Culprit:

The device is getting this message because the router and/or device is using WPA2 for the encryption protocol, which is no longer secure. So, you have to either reconfigure the router's settings to be using WPA3, or upgrade to a new router that supports WPA3. Older devices may not support WPA3. So, your router would have to have WPA2/WPA3 open for use.

An Old Device:

For Thought: If this is a much older device, it may no longer be able to be as secure. So, take this as a good reason to upgrade too me much more recent model.

Ever since they came out with WPA3 security protocol, your local network has not been as secure as it could be - you just did not know that until the new iOS now gives you a warning.

So, you can continue as is, or check your router's settings to see if it offers a more secure setting you can change to or contact your internet provider to see if they offer a newer model modem/router with newer/more secure settings.