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Why is my WiFi saying weak security?

Why is my WiFi saying weak security and what do I do?

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Jan 24, 2021 8:57 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2021 9:01 AM

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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Jan 24, 2021 9:01 AM in response to Jaydnonos1

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.

Why is my WiFi saying weak security?

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