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This message was authored by Diane14 This message was authored by: Diane14

Weak security

I've recently changed to Sky broadband and when connecting on my mobile (iPhone ) beneath the WiFi details it shows weak security which a huge concern for me.  What should I do? 

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This message was authored by TimmyBGood This message was authored by: TimmyBGood

Re: Weak security

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@Diane14 

 

Apple chooses to display that for WiFi using encryption below WPA3: only the Max Hub supports that.  The mainstream routers from all the other major ISPs also fall below this standard, which only Apple identifies as 'weak'.

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This message was authored by Diane14 This message was authored by: Diane14

Re: Weak security

Thank you for replying. So I take it that it's safe to use the WiFi on my phone? 
I'm not a "techie" person I'm afraid. 😟 

This message was authored by mae-3 This message was authored by: mae-3

Re: Weak security

@Diane14 & @TimmyBGood 

 

Apple needs the security to be at least WPA2-PSK (AES) which all routers support including Sky's Hubs. One should confirm that this is the case in the Sky router settings.

 

There is no warning message on WPA2-PSK (AES) and Apple doesn't need WPA3 currently.

 

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202068 

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