Your home network uses weak data encryption

When you are using a network that has weak encryption, intruders can intercept your data. If you get a message about weak encryption when you connect to your home network, switch encryption type to a more secure one. Wireless networks commonly use the following encryption types: WEP, TKIP, WPA, WPA2 (AES/CCMP).

The main difference is the level of protection they offer. We recommend using WPA2 because it is the most secure option.

Router interfaces differ depending on the manufacturer, specific model, and firmware version. To understand router settings, refer to the user manual for your model. The user manual is typically included with the router; alternatively, you can download it from the device manufacturer's website.

The following is an example configuration of encryption for the TP-Link TL-WR841N router.

To use a different encryption type for your wireless network:

1. Go to the router settings page.
   1. Open the main application window.
   2. Do one of the following:
      • Go to the Smart Home block, and click the View button in the Smart Home Monitor section.
      • In the main application window, click the View button in the Smart Home Monitor section.
      • Click the <network name> link that is displayed in the lower part of the main window.

      The Smart Home Monitor window opens, showing the network to which your computer is connected.

   3. To see the devices connected to the network, click Yes, show my devices.

      The Smart Home Monitor window displays devices connected to your network.

   4. From connected devices, select the device that has the Router type.
   5. In the right part of the device card, click Maximize.
   6. In the block that is opened by clicking Router settings, open the router configuration page in your browser.
2. On the authorization page, enter your login name and password. If you never changed those, you can find them on the underside of the router.
3. On the router settings page, go to the Wireless → Wireless Security section.
4. Select WPA/WPA2 – Personal.
5. In the Authentication Type field, select WPA2-PSK.
6. In the Encryption field, select AES.
7. Click Save.

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