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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You are correct, we will soon release the official firmware for the Deco X20, kindly pay attention to the updates on your Deco app.
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@mwigleysmith @Kingdaveontour1
Hello, may I know are you using the latest Android or iOS app? What is the version of it?
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@TP-Link_Deco Hi - IOS version 2.3.9
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Hi
I'm using M4R(2.0), and both at the iOS app (v 2.3.9) and the web interface, there is no new firmware update available.
Current version: 1.4.2 Build 20200727 Rel. 37987.
Is the firmware released only to certain parts of the world yet?
I'm in Norway.
Cheers.
Edit:
I also tried to download the firmware v 1.4.3 from the M4R support firmware page, and manually upload and install it from the web interface. I get a message that it is uploading, and a confirmation that it was successful. But after that, nothing happens.
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@TP-Link_Deco I have just updated manually via the updater tool and for my Deco M9 plus V2 firmware in app still says: 1.2.11 Build 20190626 55727
this seems not the latest firmware version, on the support page for Belgium this is mentioned to be the latest version.
When will the updated app and firmware be available so i can update the security to WPA2 or WPA3 as i am concerned about the message in my iPhone "weak security"
thanks
Stef
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Hi,
I am from Belgium as well and I just updated today the firmware without any issues.
However, I didn't use the manual procedure and waited until the Deco app told me an update was available for download.
IOS 14.0.1
Deco 2.2.2
M9 Plus V2 firmware 1.4.3 Build 20200921
BTW, the firmware you have is pretty old and there has been an update this July, if I remember correctly.
I had to install it manually as the Deco app told me there was no update.
That update solved the problem of random disconnects I had
Cheers
Michel
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thanks Michel, i saw the update your are talking about, but could not find the actual file.
could you please share the link to the file?
Thanks,
stef
from Antwerp
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@TP-Link_Deco How long is this supposed to take? It has been stuck on "Uploading..." for an hour.
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