Why am I getting a “Weak Security Error"?

Why am I getting a “Weak Security Error"?

Some devices may show an error while connecting to networks that use an older security standard. Apple iOS 14 may also flag most older Wi-Fi connections (WEP, WPA, WPA2 TKIP or WPA2 TKIP+AES) as "Weak Security." 

To fix this error, you need to log in to your modem's configuration page and change the Authentication type to WPA2 and Wireless Security/Encryption mode to AES.

Find your modem brand below and follow the instructions

SmartRG 516

1. Open a browser and visit http://192.168.1.1/

2. When prompted, enter admin for the user and kh3mfMAK for the password

3. Click Wireless

4. Click 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz depending which network you are using

5. Click Security

6. Change the WPA Encryption to AES

7. Click Apply/Save at the bottom

Hitron CGNM-3550

1. Open a browser and visit http://192.168.0.1/

2. When prompted, enter cusadmin for the user and password for the password

3. From the top menu, click Wireless

4. Click 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz depending which network you are using

5. In the Multiple SSID Settings, change the Security mode to WPA-Personal, change the Auth Mode to WPA2-PSK, change the Encrypt mode to AES

6. When completed, click Save Changes at the bottom

7. Click Apply/Save at the bottom

Arris DG2470A

1. Open a browser and visit http://192.168.0.1

2. For the username, enter cusadmin and for password enter password.

3. On the top menu, choose Wireless

4. From the sub-menu, choose Wireless 2.4 Ghz (or Wireless 5 Ghz depending on what interface you are modifying).

5. Change the Security Mode to WPA2-PSK (AES)

6.Click Apply at the bottom

Cisco DPC3848

1. Open a browser and visit http://192.168.0.1/
2. From the Status menu (the only menu available) choose DOCSIS WAN
3. Leave the Username and Password empty and click Log In.
4. From the Wireless menu, click Wireless Security
5. Change the Security Mode to WPA2-Personal
6. Change the Encryption to AES
7. Click Save Settings

Updated on: 01/02/2024