How do I configure the router on iPad to use wpa2aes or wpa3 security type my iPad my Wi-Fi has weak security.
How do I configure the router to use wpa2aes sea or wpa3 security type on apple ipad.
iPad, iPadOS 13
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To make changes to your WiFi Router settings, you’ll need to find your router manual. Changes to configuration are usually made by logging-in to your Router from a web browser - or using an App provided by the Router Manufacturer that you’ll obtain from the Apple App Store.
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...
This support page will describe Apple’s recommended security settings for WiFi:
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points – Apple Support
It is possible that your WiFi Router may be too old (or not capable of being) to be 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 on your iPad. 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 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.