What to do if you get a "Weak Security" notice on iPhone or iPad
Some customers with a CenturyLink Zyxel or Actiontec modem are seeing a “Weak Security” message when they connect an iPhone or Apple iOS device to their WiFi. Here’s how to update the security type on your modem.
You can find the Admin Username and Password printed on the sticker attached to the side, back or bottom of the modem.
CAUTION!Do not remove your modem sticker. It includes your default Admin Username and Admin Password, which cannot be retrieved if lost. Your modem could become unusable without them.
4. Select Wireless Setup.
5. Select Wireless Security from the menu on the left.
6. Select WPA2 - Personal from the Security Type dropdown. Some older models may not have WPA2 as an option; if not, select "WPA - Personal" instead.
7. Select Apply to save your changes. You’ve upgraded your security and should no longer see a warning.
5. The Basic Wireless Setup screen should appear.
6. Select WPA2 - Personal from the Security Type dropdown. Some older models may not have WPA2 as an option; if not, select "WPA - Personal" instead.
7. Select Apply to save your changes. You’ve upgraded your security and should no longer see a warning.
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