How do you fix weak security wi-fi warning on iPhone IOS 16?

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How do you fix weak security wi-fi warning on iPhone IOS 16?

It is my understanding that the weak security wi-fi can result in security breaches on an iPhone. Most experts recommend that WPA3 be used, if available on the network. Although I have researched the steps involved in making this change, I am somewhat uncertain and would appreciate Apple support to execute this change. I have backed up my iPhone to reserve the original settings, and I would like to move forward with the change to optimize security on my iPhone.

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 23, 2023 1:12 PM

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Axel Foley

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Sep 23, 2023 1:22 PM in response to Zantheus

Apple cannot execute those changes for you because those settings are only available to be set on your Router. Apple does not make or sell your router.

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The problem is different routers call it different things. Alternates include:

WPA2-PSK(AES)
WPA2-Personal
WPA2/WPA3

The ones to NOT use:

WEP
WPA/WPA2(AES)
WPA/WPA2-PSK(AES)
Any setting with TKIP anywhere in it

Your iPhone is notifying you that the Wi-Fi Network that it is connected to does not have adequate security by today's standards. If you are interested in improving the security of your Wi-Fi then you can log into the Router and change the security settings to WPA2 (AES) in the least. If you do not know how to log into your Wi-Fi Router then please refer to the owner's manual. If you do not have the owner's manual the please contact the support team of the Router's manufacturer / provider.

More information here ➔ Recommended Settings for Wi-Fi Routers & Access Points.

Axel F.

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