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Wi-Fi security conundrum
GDB2222
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I use a Fritz box router. It has wpa3 enabled for WiFi. Logging into the router I can see that my iPad is connected with wpa3.
So, why is the iPad warning me about weak security and telling me that it has a wep connection?
No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?
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If it's only the iPad that is complaining then check the connection setting on the iPad and change it to wpa3 if needed?
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Can you disable WEP on your router and then see if your iPad loses connectivity?0
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The router doesn’t support WEP.
So, I can’t switch it off.
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Apple seem to be becoming more strict. I had WPA/WPA2-TKIP on my Virgin Hub 3 Router that a visitors iPhone didn't like, so I disable wifi on that and use separate access points now.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Credit Cards, Savings & investments, and Budgeting & Bank Accounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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Have you tried 'forgetting' the wifi network on your iPad, restarting the iPad, and then reconnecting to the network?0
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Check your router hasn’t got WPA support on, also make sure it doesn’t use TKIP rather than AES.4.8kWp 12x400W Longhi 9.6 kWh battery Giv-hy 5.0 Inverter, WSW facing Essex . Aint no sunshine ☀️ Octopus gas fixed dec 24 @ 5.74 tracker again+ Octopus Intelligent Flux leccy
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I have installed iPadOS 26 and the WiFi connection is suddenly no longer weak security. So, it was obviously the OS getting its knickers in a twist over nothing.I preferred the old version of the os. I've been through the settings trying to disable as much of the new interface as possible, but it still looks horrible.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0
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