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WiFi security

This message is in our Wi-Fi settings. Is this a concern?

Privacy Warning

This network is blocking encrypted DNS traffic.

The names of websites and other servers your device accesses on this

network may be monitored and recorded by other devices on this network.

iPad Air, 15

Posted on Feb 21, 2022 5:55 PM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2022 6:16 PM

You might need to change your network setting

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points This will require changes to the network router. Be sure to read over the section titled: "Before changing the settings on your router" before you make any changes.


If this is not a network that you manage, we’d suggest contacting the network administrator for more help. 


We hope this answer helps. 

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Feb 21, 2022 6:16 PM in response to grayfolk

You might need to change your network setting

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points This will require changes to the network router. Be sure to read over the section titled: "Before changing the settings on your router" before you make any changes.


If this is not a network that you manage, we’d suggest contacting the network administrator for more help. 


We hope this answer helps. 

Feb 21, 2022 7:38 PM in response to grayfolk

grayfolk Said:

"WiFi security: This message is in our Wi-Fi settings. Is this a concern? Privacy Warning This network is blocking encrypted DNS traffic. The names of websites and other servers your device accesses on this network may be monitored and recorded by other devices on this network."

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Encryption is the Culprit:

You are getting this prompt because your router is using an insecure protocol (i.e. WPA2, which is no longer secure). So, either reconfigure your router's settings to be using a more secure one (i.e. WPA3), or upgrade to a new router that supports one. Older devices may not support WPA3. So, it would have to have WPA2/WPA3 open for use. Without getting too technical here, look at the user guide of your router, for more on configuring this.

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