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tjrub
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Nov 11, 2021

Modem/Router Security Issue

I recently had to perform a hard restart on my modem. Since then, I am receiving a message on my Mac tools (MacBook and Ipad) that my WiFi setting is "Weak Security." It further states that "WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) is not considered secure, configure the router to use WPA2 (AES) or WPA3" (which I'm told this router doesn't support). I've checked with the manual (page 58) and tried to connect with http://routerlogin.net but can't figure out to login to my modem/router to reset the security setting. Any ideas?

tjrub

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 11, 2021

    Admin and password doesn't work to log in to the modems web page? if not, then, Wire connect a PC to the router and factory reset the router using the back push pin button. Hold it in for 10 seconds then let go. Then log in to http://routerlogin.net or 192.168.0.1 or maybe 192.168.1.1, using a web browser and walk thru the setup wizard. This time write down all important information for safe keeping later on.

     

    Then set WPA2 and AES Only on the modems web page under Basic Tab/Wireless Settings.