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suggestions to improve security on wifi... do we need a new modem and router... we have Comcast.net for internet and all apple only devices.. please contact me with ideas asap!
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See -> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support
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About privacy and security warnings
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.
Weak security settings to avoid on your router
Don't create or join networks that use older, deprecated security protocols. These are no longer secure, they reduce network reliability and performance, and they cause your device to show a security warning:
Settings that turn off security, such as None, Open, or Unsecured, are also strongly discouraged. Turning off security disables authentication and encryption and allows anyone to join your network, access its shared resources (including printers, computers, and smart devices), use your internet connection, and monitor the websites you visit and other data transmitted over your network or internet connection. This is a risk even if security is turned off temporarily or for a guest network.
If it is your own router, you can consider a newer router. Normally, a router older than 5 years is replaced, with a router that meets the latest security requirements. But that's your own choice.
Is it a router from the ISP, ask your ISP.
See -> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support
⤵️
About privacy and security warnings
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.
Weak security settings to avoid on your router
Don't create or join networks that use older, deprecated security protocols. These are no longer secure, they reduce network reliability and performance, and they cause your device to show a security warning:
Settings that turn off security, such as None, Open, or Unsecured, are also strongly discouraged. Turning off security disables authentication and encryption and allows anyone to join your network, access its shared resources (including printers, computers, and smart devices), use your internet connection, and monitor the websites you visit and other data transmitted over your network or internet connection. This is a risk even if security is turned off temporarily or for a guest network.
If it is your own router, you can consider a newer router. Normally, a router older than 5 years is replaced, with a router that meets the latest security requirements. But that's your own choice.
Is it a router from the ISP, ask your ISP.
This warning indicates that the wireless network that you phone is connecting to is not using a "strong enough" security level. In order to stop this warning, your wireless network needs to be using WPA2 with AES security. Most likely, it may be using WPA2, but with only TKIP or WPA (which only uses TKIP.)
You may not need a new wireless router, just need to make the appropriate setting change on it. Most, non-Apple routers use a web-based Administrator interface which you would access from a web browser on your computer.
weak security ... do we need new modem/router. Please suggest which one works best with Comcast mail and apple device
