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My Wi-Fi connection says weak security, how do I fix that? How do I log in to my router to fix it?

How do you login to your router to fix Wi-Fi issue. Like it says weak security?


iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jul 17, 2023 7:14 PM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2023 9:44 PM

Tap the link below.


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


You need to locate the paper instructions that came with your brand and model wireless, WiFi MODEM/router box, which should give you instructions on how to access your MODEM/router software and settngs through ANY Web browser on any mobile device or computer.


If you lost the paper directions to your wireless, WiFi MODEM/router , look for the model brand name and model number of your MODEM/router box and attempt to search of ts instructions online.



Good Luck to You!

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Jul 17, 2023 9:44 PM in response to Asil52

Tap the link below.


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


You need to locate the paper instructions that came with your brand and model wireless, WiFi MODEM/router box, which should give you instructions on how to access your MODEM/router software and settngs through ANY Web browser on any mobile device or computer.


If you lost the paper directions to your wireless, WiFi MODEM/router , look for the model brand name and model number of your MODEM/router box and attempt to search of ts instructions online.



Good Luck to You!

Jul 18, 2023 3:56 PM in response to Asil52

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...


Since release of iPadOS14, your iPad is 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 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.

My Wi-Fi connection says weak security, how do I fix that? How do I log in to my router to fix it?

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