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Weak security on my Wi-Fi

When I connect to my Wi-Fi it says weak security everytime it connects

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 2, 2023 4:47 PM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2023 4:57 PM

skrapp160 Said:

"Weak security on my Wi-Fi: When I connect to my Wi-Fi it says weak security everytime it connects"

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Troubleshooting Weak Security:

Encryption is the Culprit:

TheĀ deviceĀ is likely getting this message because the router is usingĀ WEPĀ orĀ WPA2Ā for their encryption protocol, which is no longer secure. So, you have to either reconfigure the router's settings to be usingĀ WPA3, or upgrade to a new router that supportsĀ WPA3. Older devices may not supportĀ WPA3. So, your router would have to haveĀ WPA2/WPA3Ā open for use.


An Old Device:

For Thought:Ā 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.

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Mar 2, 2023 4:57 PM in response to skrapp160

skrapp160 Said:

"Weak security on my Wi-Fi: When I connect to my Wi-Fi it says weak security everytime it connects"

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Troubleshooting Weak Security:

Encryption is the Culprit:

TheĀ deviceĀ is likely getting this message because the router is usingĀ WEPĀ orĀ WPA2Ā for their encryption protocol, which is no longer secure. So, you have to either reconfigure the router's settings to be usingĀ WPA3, or upgrade to a new router that supportsĀ WPA3. Older devices may not supportĀ WPA3. So, your router would have to haveĀ WPA2/WPA3Ā open for use.


An Old Device:

For Thought:Ā 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.

Weak security on my Wi-Fi

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