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Weak Security
I am getting a message informing me of weak security (WPA) "If this is your Wi-Fi network, configure the router to use WPA2/WPA3 Personal (AES) security type for this network" In Netgear Genie my w...
Use WPA2-PSK [AES] only
Model is Nighthawk X4S D7800
Firmware Version V1.0.1.60
| Security Options | |
| None | |
| WPA2-PSK [AES] | |
| WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] | |
| WPA/WPA2 Enterprise |
Bold is selected for both 2.4GHz & 5GHz
| Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) |
| Enable SSID Broadcast |
| Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence |
Both are enabled
Mac OS Big sur 11.3.1
Clearly something is throwing up those error messages.
Several people seem to think it has something to do with their macOS:
WPA is not considered secure. Learn More.… - Apple Community
(1) My Apple Products Have Problem with the Wifi : techsupport
macOS connect to ESP32 Weak Security (WPA) - ESP32 Forum
And I see no sign of any Netgear devices being involved in those conversations.
Here is a quote from one of those message:
iOS13 didn't show warning if we use WPA2(TKIP). Only after the iOS14 update, they marked WPA2(TKIP) as unsafe. Only WPA2(AES) or WPA3 are considered as safe.
I have security at WPA2-PSK [AES]
If you check the manual for your D7800, you will read: "This option is the default setting." It goes on to say "WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps."
Is there any reason why you picked "WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]"?
It would seem that your original idea that "It is on the highest security option available." is a bit wide of the mark.
Why not try the default option again? Maybe the message will go away.
By the way, if you have issues with the D7800, you might have more luck in the section given over to DSL modem/routers.
Thanks for the information.
I can't remember chosing that setting, I think it may have just been the default setting.
It is now set on WPA2-PSK [AES]
Although I bought the Nighthawk Router a few years ago, it has been boxed up for some time as it wasn't compatible to use when I had Sky as my broadband provider.
I will use the other Forum section next time.
Thanks again for your help
j3trooper wrote:
I can't remember chosing that setting, I think it may have just been the default setting.
According to the manual WPA2-PSK [AES] is the default.
Do you still see the warnings?
j3trooper wrote:
Although I bought the Nighthawk Router a few years ago, it has been boxed up for some time as it wasn't compatible to use when I had Sky as my broadband provider.
Sky is one of those ISPs that likes to supply some modem/routers that you cannot put into modem only (bridge) mode.
In those circumstances, people sometimes use a router in access point (AP) mode. This usually has the advantage of better wifi.