To find out if you're connected using WPA3 security
For the Wi-Fi network you're connected to, select Properties next to the Wi-Fi network name. On the Wi-Fi network screen, look at the value next to Security type. It will include WPA3 if you're connected to a network using WPA3 encryption for security.
Go to Wireless > Security menu option. Other router manufacturers follow a similar path to Wireless Security. Check the website of your router manufacturer or the Router Manual for more details. Change the encryption option to WPA2-PSK.
Go to your Wireless Security Settings menu. Update the security protocol. This means that the wireless will be updated to WPA3 or WPA2-PSK + AES.
WPA3 is supported on the following Apple devices: iPhone 7 or later. iPad 5th generation or later. Apple TV 4K or later.
What devices don't work with WPA3? Devices released before 2018 and newer devices without firmware updates for WPA3 support don't work with the advanced security protocol.
You might see a notification that tells you that you're connected to a Wi-Fi network that's not secure because it uses an older security standard. For example, this can occur if you connect to a Wi-Fi network that uses WEP or TKIP for security. These security standards are older and have known flaws.
In Windows 10, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status > View hardware and connection properties. In Windows 11, go to Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Hardware and connection properties. The next screen displays details for your different network connections.
WPA3 Personal is the newest, most secure protocol currently available for Wi-Fi devices. It works with all devices that support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and some older devices.
If compatible, you only need to update the firmware to enjoy WPA3 Wi-Fi with WPA3-supported devices—no need to purchase a new router.
Although WPA3 is supported by devices with Wi-Fi 6, it is not supported by many older wireless devices such as: Android mobile devices with Android older than version 10. Apple iOS devices with Apple iOS older than version 13. Apple Macs with macOS older than version 10.15 (Catalina)
iPhone is designed to protect your data and your privacy. Built-in privacy features minimize how much of your information is available to anyone but you, and you can adjust what information is shared and where you share it.
If your Apple device shows a privacy warning or weak-security warning about a Wi-Fi network, that network could expose information about your device. If you administer the Wi-Fi network, we recommend that that you update the settings of your Wi-Fi router to meet or exceed the security standards in this article.
Select Wireless. Under Security Options in the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n/ax) section, select WPA3-Personal. Under the Security Options (WPA3-Personal) section, enter a password for your network. Repeat this process for the Wireless Network (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax) section.
You can usually find your WPA2 password in your router's security settings and will get asked for a new password when setting up your home network.
But how often should you create new passwords? Cybersecurity experts recommend changing your password every three months. There may even be situations where you should change your password immediately, especially if a cybercriminal has access to your account.
The Wi-Fi network requires a WPA2 password when connecting to a WPA2-protected Wi-Fi, which means that you need to enter the WPA2 password at first. After you successfully connect to it, your device can access the Internet for quite a long period of time.
Option 1: Find your Telstra modem's default address
Enter the correct URL for your modem: For nbn™/ADSL/Velocity/Cable (with Adapter) modems - enter http://10.0.0.138 or http://telstra.gateway/ For Cable (without Adapter) modems - enter http://192.166.0.1 or http://telstra.gateway/