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I am getting weak security on my iPhone it suggested that I configure the router to use wpa2(AES) or Wpa3

I am getting weak security on my phone and cannot use what’s app the message says “ if this is your WiFi network configure the router to use wpa2(AESor WPA3 security type . Where can I find this

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 6, 2021 7:24 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2021 7:27 AM

Check your WiFi Router / Modem for --> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points ...


Consider more secure wifi configuration.

Change your router’s WiFi to use WPA2-AES (CCMP) with no WPA or TKIP. Updating this setting ensures that your devices always connect in one encryption mode


  1. TKIP is obsolete and not considered secure. Choose WPA2, the latest encryption standard, with AES encryption for optimal security
  2. If your router doesn’t specify TKIP or AES, the WPA2 option probably uses AES


See the pics below


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Dec 6, 2021 7:27 AM in response to kerona71

Check your WiFi Router / Modem for --> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points ...


Consider more secure wifi configuration.

Change your router’s WiFi to use WPA2-AES (CCMP) with no WPA or TKIP. Updating this setting ensures that your devices always connect in one encryption mode


  1. TKIP is obsolete and not considered secure. Choose WPA2, the latest encryption standard, with AES encryption for optimal security
  2. If your router doesn’t specify TKIP or AES, the WPA2 option probably uses AES


See the pics below


I am getting weak security on my iPhone it suggested that I configure the router to use wpa2(AES) or Wpa3

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