Solution Weak secuirty issue on the IOS system
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Background:
Some of you may have updated your Apple devices to the latest iOS 14 version and get a “Weak Security” warning message when connecting to the Deco network.
Why Deco network is displayed as “Weak Security”?
Deco by default secured your wireless network with a mixed WPA/WPA2-AES/TKIP security, and the previous firmware was not allowed to manually configure the security mode. While iOS14 and some new operating systems consider other than the latest WPA3 and WPA2 AES to have security issues.
Solution:
1. The latest firmware version has allowed users to manually configure the security mode; Please make sure that you have updated Deco to the latest firmware;
2. Please ensure you are running the latest Deco app on your phone;
Then Launch your Deco app->MORE->Wi-Fi, tap the password box and you will be able to change the Security Type:
Note:
1. Sometimes Deco APP might fail to get the latest firmware upgrade notification, please also check on the local official website to ensure you have the latest firmware;
2. After changing the security mode to WPA2-PSK (AES) only, If some of your old IoT devices cannot connect to the Deco network anymore, you could change the security back to the mixed WPA2-PSK (AES)+WPA-PSK (TKIP) as your devices might not support the newer AES version.
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@jthcomputers I already tried visiting http://tplinkdeco.net and the lan ip but the web interface is not loading. I am directly connected to the master deco thru lan cable. I have a Deco M4R unit.
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I have deco x20 but I am not able to use gmail and youtube on the computer on the phone it works well and on the notebbok too, I have done everything can anyone help?
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You say: If someone is still under the older 1.2.x version, he will need to manually download the latest firmware from here, then update it via the Upgrade Tool.
But the tool is not available and the devices do not update. How can I get access to that tool?
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Hi, you can download the Upgrade Tool from the TP-Link official website.
Download Link: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/deco-m9-plus/v2/#Utility
Note: Deco M9 Plus V2 running the older 1.2.x firmware can ONLY be updated via the Upgrade Tool, you cannot update it via web nor on the Deco app.
If someone gets stuck with the upgrade procedure, please refer to the below FAQ to do some basic troubleshooting:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2930/
Update: The weak security issue has been fixed already on the latest firmware, customers are suggested to check the solution we provided on the first post on this thread. If you have any other issues or inquiries, start a new thread on your own, be sure to provide details about the issue you are experiencing, which will help others to understand and advice on it.
Thank you very much.
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