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WiFi keeps saying incorrect password With setting private wi fi address turned on… this keeps happening when I turn Wi-Fi off, leaving the house and then try to rejoin. I used to use the reset network all the time now I just go in and have to turn off the private Wi-Fi tab.
But why do I need to keep doing that? Is there some other setting I can change?
iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 17
Enable Private WiFi Address. See the pic below which is self-explanatory.
If this enabled then you need to change the settings on the router.
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If you do not have WPA3 on your router then please choose AES and not TKP/AES. See the pic below.
Thank you. I checked my router synology at2600 and has WPA2/WPA3 PERSONAL AES security enabled. I cant do WPA3 because my brother printer wont link to wireless network when changed. And i did update Brother firmware with what could find on website. so something else not understanding. I do know how to enable private wifi on phone but i do turn off wifi when leave house ….i dont want to turn on airplane mode because still want cellular calls. Is there another suggestion?
Hello IrishGrandma62,
Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > select the i with a circle around the network you want to connect to and press Forget This Network. Then tap the i with the circle again and check that the switches for Auto-Join and Private Wi-Fi Address are on(green). Then click the back arrow that says Wi-Fi on the top left of your screen and press the network you want to connect to again and put in the password.
Let me know if this doesn't work for you. I have a few other ways to fix this problem, but let's start with basic solution for now.
Try enabling Airplane mode and disabling it.
Ok but what settings and where is that info on what to change in router
WiFi keeps saying incorrect password using private WI-fi
