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Hello,

I just picked up this router and set it up. I'm now seeing a "weak security" message on my iPhone next to my wi-fi stating "WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) is not considered secure. If this is your wi-fi network, configure the router to use WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 security type."

Can this be done with this router? I never had this message come up with my previous router.

Thank you very much for any help.

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Log into your router and switch your security to AES:

Apple, along with its new update will show that notification for networks that have compatibility for WPA. I believe the recommended settings are WPA2 AES for the Apple notification not to appear.

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Log into your router and switch your security to AES:

Apple, along with its new update will show that notification for networks that have compatibility for WPA. I believe the recommended settings are WPA2 AES for the Apple notification not to appear.

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@Tony That did the trick. Thank you very much for your help. I really appreciate it.

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thebalconyfool wrote

Hello,

I just picked up this router and set it up. I'm now seeing a "weak security" message on my iPhone next to my wi-fi stating "WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) is not considered secure. If this is your wi-fi network, configure the router to use WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 security type."

Can this be done with this router? I never had this message come up with my previous router.

Thank you very much for any help.

@thebalcon

thebalconyfool wrote

Hello,

I just picked up this router and set it up. I'm now seeing a "weak security" message on my iPhone next to my wi-fi stating "WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) is not considered secure. If this is your wi-fi network, configure the router to use WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 security type."

Can this be done with this router? I never had this message come up with my previous router.

Thank you very much for any help.

yfool

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@Tony How do you log in to the router?

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@cally1

Make sure your computer is connected to the A7 Wi-fi, then open your web browser.

Try any of the following to see if your A7 log in page shows up:

http://tplinkwifi.net

192.168.0.1

192.168.1.1

The default username is admin and the password is admin unless you changed it.

Once logged in, go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. You will see settings for the 2.4G and 5G in the middle.

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@thebalconyfool

I have a Archer C7 same problem, I assume the setting are same for it

thanks

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@iamlost

Yes, same process.

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@thebalconyfool My A7 is up to date on firmware, it only offers WPA/WPA2 (personal and enterprise) in the drop down (or No Security)

The advanced security options like AES are not there.

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@ARBKNY

I am not sure what you may be looking at.

Can you post a screenshot?

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@Tony Hey there! I tried this and my settings are identical to you screenshot / suggestion, but I'm still getting the message about the weak connection after rebooting via the "reboot" button on the website, then disconnecting and reconnecting on my phone. Did I do something wrong?

Thank you!

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