Discussion topic: Weak security
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Message posted on 17 Jan 2024 09:07 PM
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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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Message posted on 17 Jan 2024 09:26 PM
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Re: Weak security
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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Message posted on 17 Jan 2024 11:31 PM
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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. 😟
Message posted on 18 Jan 2024 08:09 AM - last edited: 18 Jan 2024 08:16 AM
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Re: Weak security
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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