Re: Time Capsule WiFi security setting

[Peter Crisp]

Hi folks, I have resolved the issue with my connection to my home WiFi network. 
The solution laid in the Family Zone box which (was) sitting between my NBN 
modem and my Time Capsule as a traffic filter. It has provided a good service 
but something shifted a couple of weeks ago - I don’t know what it was but all 
of a sudden I was having all sorts of issues connecting to it, yesterday my Mac 
book would not connect to it at all (I was having to use my NBN Modem WiFi 
network for internet access). I could see the TC WiFi network but errors each 
time I tried. Others in the house were not having this problem. My iPhone also 
same thing - could see it but not connect. I think a silently deployed firmware 
update from FZ may have resulted in this shift. Anyway, I decided to remove the 
FZ box as a way of eliminating its effects to tell me if that was the cause. I 
spent half an hour on the phone to FZ yesterday and didn’t get it solved there. 
Problem is now gone (box removed), Kid’s devices which have the device 
installed FZ app on are still in control (as it reaches to wherever the device 
is on the internet) so the FZ box at home doesn’t provide any greater control 
(only fixed devices like Apple TV, Playstation are the added controls that I 
now don’t have). I am seeing Tx rates >300 mbps as well so lightning fast. 

I’m happy with this outcome.

Pete.

> On 4 Oct 2020, at 11:38 am, Ronni Brown  wrote:
> 
> Hi Peter,
> My computers, iPad & iPhone all connect to my WiFi Snowblow 5GHz Network
> No devices are using the 2.4GHz Network 
> 
> Kind Regards,
> Ronni
> 
>  Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB 
> 
> 
>> On 4 Oct 2020, at 11:20 am, Peter Crisp  wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks for that Ronni. So I conclude the problem is something my side and 
>> not a broader issue. I have a 5GHz network only selected - I was unaware 
>> that the TC could issue both frequency networks concurrently. Will look into 
>> how I can do that.
>> 
>> Well done the Pies too! I hope for your sake they can progress further. 
>> Their form last night was good, but Port (and Brisbane) were very strong 
>> looking in their final.
>> 
>> Kind Regards
>> 
>> Pete
>> 
>>> On 4 Oct 2020, at 11:08 am, Ronni Brown  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Peter,
>>> 
>>> My NBN WiFi Network settings in Airport Utility are:
>>> Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal
>>> 5GHz channel 149
>>> 2.4GHz channel 11
>>> 
>>> 5GHz Name: Snowblow3 5GHz 
>>> 
>>> I have no trouble connecting via Wi-Fi from computers or iOS devices with 
>>> these settings.
>>> 
>>> Kind Regards,
>>> Ronni
>>> 
>>>  Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB 
>>> 
>>> 
> On 4 Oct 2020, at 10:24 am, Peter Crisp  wrote:
 
 HI folks, a bump to see if anyone else can shed any light on this one. 
 I’ve done some further reading on this and the Enterprise setting may be 
 better from the reading I’ve done. The reading on the Apple discussion 
 forum indicates that Apple hasn’t deployed WPA3 firmware updates for TC’s 
 yet and not even sure if they will. I am up to date with the latest 
 firmware available for my 3rd Gen TC. 
 
 I am puzzled that I am seemingly the only one in this community with this 
 issue as I read all threads coming in and no one else has indicated an 
 issue. This makes me think the issue is unique to me and my network config 
 is something to be tweaked a bit (Radio button and other settings perhaps).
 
 What I did note is the WPA3 security recommendation arises due to iOS13 
 and this issue in my house arose (for all of us in the house) the very day 
 (and I can’t help thinking connected) to the fact I was given an iPhone 8 
 from my niece and I restored my backup from my iPhone iPhone 6 (iOS 
 12.x.x) and in so doing I moved into iOS 13.x.x  where this WPA3 WiFi 
 security recommendation arose. But my sons both have iPhone 11’s (how does 
 that work!!)already on iOS 13.x.x and now iOS 14.x.x.
 
 Regards
 
 
 Pete
 
> On 3 Oct 2020, at 2:59 pm, Peter Crisp  wrote:
> 
> I have a Time Capsule in my house and a 25m ethernet cable to an Airport 
> Express down in my sons room configured as an extender (Ethernet up the 
> wall cavity, down the house then back down cavity in his room). Just 
> recently I have been having issues with some devices in the house 
> connecting to the WiFI network from the TC. This morning I tried on my 
> iPhone 8 again and whilst it connected a small message underneath said 
> “Weak security - WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) is not considered secure. If this is 
> your WiFI network, configure the router to use WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 
> security type”. 
> 
> I checked in Airport Utility and I only have WPA2 (Personal or 
> Enterprise, I’m set on Personal) as an available security setting - not 
> sure what the (AES) bit means but do not have WPA3 either - so I can’t 
> actually make a change to this setting. As a 

Re: Time Capsule WiFi security setting

[Ronni Brown]

Hi Peter,
My computers, iPad & iPhone all connect to my WiFi Snowblow 5GHz Network
No devices are using the 2.4GHz Network 

Kind Regards,
Ronni

 Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB 


> On 4 Oct 2020, at 11:20 am, Peter Crisp  wrote:
> 
> Thanks for that Ronni. So I conclude the problem is something my side and 
> not a broader issue. I have a 5GHz network only selected - I was unaware that 
> the TC could issue both frequency networks concurrently. Will look into how I 
> can do that.
> 
> Well done the Pies too! I hope for your sake they can progress further. Their 
> form last night was good, but Port (and Brisbane) were very strong looking in 
> their final.
> 
> Kind Regards
> 
> Pete
> 
>> On 4 Oct 2020, at 11:08 am, Ronni Brown  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Peter,
>> 
>> My NBN WiFi Network settings in Airport Utility are:
>> Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal
>> 5GHz channel 149
>> 2.4GHz channel 11
>> 
>> 5GHz Name: Snowblow3 5GHz 
>> 
>> I have no trouble connecting via Wi-Fi from computers or iOS devices with 
>> these settings.
>> 
>> Kind Regards,
>> Ronni
>> 
>>  Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB 
>> 
>> 
 On 4 Oct 2020, at 10:24 am, Peter Crisp  wrote:
>>> 
>>> HI folks, a bump to see if anyone else can shed any light on this one. 
>>> I’ve done some further reading on this and the Enterprise setting may be 
>>> better from the reading I’ve done. The reading on the Apple discussion 
>>> forum indicates that Apple hasn’t deployed WPA3 firmware updates for TC’s 
>>> yet and not even sure if they will. I am up to date with the latest 
>>> firmware available for my 3rd Gen TC. 
>>> 
>>> I am puzzled that I am seemingly the only one in this community with this 
>>> issue as I read all threads coming in and no one else has indicated an 
>>> issue. This makes me think the issue is unique to me and my network config 
>>> is something to be tweaked a bit (Radio button and other settings perhaps).
>>> 
>>> What I did note is the WPA3 security recommendation arises due to iOS13 and 
>>> this issue in my house arose (for all of us in the house) the very day (and 
>>> I can’t help thinking connected) to the fact I was given an iPhone 8 from 
>>> my niece and I restored my backup from my iPhone iPhone 6 (iOS 12.x.x) and 
>>> in so doing I moved into iOS 13.x.x  where this WPA3 WiFi security 
>>> recommendation arose. But my sons both have iPhone 11’s (how does that 
>>> work!!)already on iOS 13.x.x and now iOS 14.x.x.
>>> 
>>> Regards
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Pete
>>> 
 On 3 Oct 2020, at 2:59 pm, Peter Crisp  wrote:
 
 I have a Time Capsule in my house and a 25m ethernet cable to an Airport 
 Express down in my sons room configured as an extender (Ethernet up the 
 wall cavity, down the house then back down cavity in his room). Just 
 recently I have been having issues with some devices in the house 
 connecting to the WiFI network from the TC. This morning I tried on my 
 iPhone 8 again and whilst it connected a small message underneath said 
 “Weak security - WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) is not considered secure. If this is your 
 WiFI network, configure the router to use WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 security 
 type”. 
 
 I checked in Airport Utility and I only have WPA2 (Personal or Enterprise, 
 I’m set on Personal) as an available security setting - not sure what the 
 (AES) bit means but do not have WPA3 either - so I can’t actually make a 
 change to this setting. As a result of this I have set up the WiFi network 
 for the NBN Modem for an alternate WiFi network in the house for when 
 difficulties arise. No problems with that one. The problem seems to be 
 with iOS devices not OSX devices - so the TM backups are ok as they need 
 to be connected to the TC and not the NBN Modem. 
 
 Anyone else have these issues and any tips on what I can do to resolve 
 this one?
 
 Regards
 
 Pete.
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Re: Time Capsule WiFi security setting

[Ronni Brown]

Hi Peter,

My NBN WiFi Network settings in Airport Utility are:
Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal
5GHz channel 149
2.4GHz channel 11

5GHz Name: Snowblow3 5GHz 

I have no trouble connecting via Wi-Fi from computers or iOS devices with these 
settings.

Kind Regards,
Ronni

 Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB 


> On 4 Oct 2020, at 10:24 am, Peter Crisp  wrote:
> 
> HI folks, a bump to see if anyone else can shed any light on this one. I’ve 
> done some further reading on this and the Enterprise setting may be better 
> from the reading I’ve done. The reading on the Apple discussion forum 
> indicates that Apple hasn’t deployed WPA3 firmware updates for TC’s yet and 
> not even sure if they will. I am up to date with the latest firmware 
> available for my 3rd Gen TC. 
> 
> I am puzzled that I am seemingly the only one in this community with this 
> issue as I read all threads coming in and no one else has indicated an issue. 
> This makes me think the issue is unique to me and my network config is 
> something to be tweaked a bit (Radio button and other settings perhaps).
> 
> What I did note is the WPA3 security recommendation arises due to iOS13 and 
> this issue in my house arose (for all of us in the house) the very day (and I 
> can’t help thinking connected) to the fact I was given an iPhone 8 from my 
> niece and I restored my backup from my iPhone iPhone 6 (iOS 12.x.x) and in so 
> doing I moved into iOS 13.x.x  where this WPA3 WiFi security recommendation 
> arose. But my sons both have iPhone 11’s (how does that work!!)already on iOS 
> 13.x.x and now iOS 14.x.x.
> 
> Regards
> 
> 
> Pete
> 
>> On 3 Oct 2020, at 2:59 pm, Peter Crisp  wrote:
>> 
>> I have a Time Capsule in my house and a 25m ethernet cable to an Airport 
>> Express down in my sons room configured as an extender (Ethernet up the wall 
>> cavity, down the house then back down cavity in his room). Just recently I 
>> have been having issues with some devices in the house connecting to the 
>> WiFI network from the TC. This morning I tried on my iPhone 8 again and 
>> whilst it connected a small message underneath said “Weak security - 
>> WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) is not considered secure. If this is your WiFI network, 
>> configure the router to use WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 security type”. 
>> 
>> I checked in Airport Utility and I only have WPA2 (Personal or Enterprise, 
>> I’m set on Personal) as an available security setting - not sure what the 
>> (AES) bit means but do not have WPA3 either - so I can’t actually make a 
>> change to this setting. As a result of this I have set up the WiFi network 
>> for the NBN Modem for an alternate WiFi network in the house for when 
>> difficulties arise. No problems with that one. The problem seems to be with 
>> iOS devices not OSX devices - so the TM backups are ok as they need to be 
>> connected to the TC and not the NBN Modem. 
>> 
>> Anyone else have these issues and any tips on what I can do to resolve this 
>> one?
>> 
>> Regards
>> 
>> Pete.
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Re: Time Capsule WiFi security setting

[Peter Crisp]

Thanks for that Ronni. So I conclude the problem is something my side and not a 
broader issue. I have a 5GHz network only selected - I was unaware that the TC 
could issue both frequency networks concurrently. Will look into how I can do 
that.

Well done the Pies too! I hope for your sake they can progress further. Their 
form last night was good, but Port (and Brisbane) were very strong looking in 
their final.

Kind Regards

Pete

> On 4 Oct 2020, at 11:08 am, Ronni Brown  wrote:
> 
> Hi Peter,
> 
> My NBN WiFi Network settings in Airport Utility are:
> Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal
> 5GHz channel 149
> 2.4GHz channel 11
> 
> 5GHz Name: Snowblow3 5GHz 
> 
> I have no trouble connecting via Wi-Fi from computers or iOS devices with 
> these settings.
> 
> Kind Regards,
> Ronni
> 
>  Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB 
> 
> 
>> On 4 Oct 2020, at 10:24 am, Peter Crisp  wrote:
>> 
>> HI folks, a bump to see if anyone else can shed any light on this one. I’ve 
>> done some further reading on this and the Enterprise setting may be better 
>> from the reading I’ve done. The reading on the Apple discussion forum 
>> indicates that Apple hasn’t deployed WPA3 firmware updates for TC’s yet and 
>> not even sure if they will. I am up to date with the latest firmware 
>> available for my 3rd Gen TC. 
>> 
>> I am puzzled that I am seemingly the only one in this community with this 
>> issue as I read all threads coming in and no one else has indicated an 
>> issue. This makes me think the issue is unique to me and my network config 
>> is something to be tweaked a bit (Radio button and other settings perhaps).
>> 
>> What I did note is the WPA3 security recommendation arises due to iOS13 and 
>> this issue in my house arose (for all of us in the house) the very day (and 
>> I can’t help thinking connected) to the fact I was given an iPhone 8 from my 
>> niece and I restored my backup from my iPhone iPhone 6 (iOS 12.x.x) and in 
>> so doing I moved into iOS 13.x.x  where this WPA3 WiFi security 
>> recommendation arose. But my sons both have iPhone 11’s (how does that 
>> work!!)already on iOS 13.x.x and now iOS 14.x.x.
>> 
>> Regards
>> 
>> 
>> Pete
>> 
>>> On 3 Oct 2020, at 2:59 pm, Peter Crisp  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have a Time Capsule in my house and a 25m ethernet cable to an Airport 
>>> Express down in my sons room configured as an extender (Ethernet up the 
>>> wall cavity, down the house then back down cavity in his room). Just 
>>> recently I have been having issues with some devices in the house 
>>> connecting to the WiFI network from the TC. This morning I tried on my 
>>> iPhone 8 again and whilst it connected a small message underneath said 
>>> “Weak security - WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) is not considered secure. If this is your 
>>> WiFI network, configure the router to use WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 security 
>>> type”. 
>>> 
>>> I checked in Airport Utility and I only have WPA2 (Personal or Enterprise, 
>>> I’m set on Personal) as an available security setting - not sure what the 
>>> (AES) bit means but do not have WPA3 either - so I can’t actually make a 
>>> change to this setting. As a result of this I have set up the WiFi network 
>>> for the NBN Modem for an alternate WiFi network in the house for when 
>>> difficulties arise. No problems with that one. The problem seems to be with 
>>> iOS devices not OSX devices - so the TM backups are ok as they need to be 
>>> connected to the TC and not the NBN Modem. 
>>> 
>>> Anyone else have these issues and any tips on what I can do to resolve this 
>>> one?
>>> 
>>> Regards
>>> 
>>> Pete.
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Re: Time Capsule WiFi security setting

[Peter Crisp]

HI folks, a bump to see if anyone else can shed any light on this one. I’ve 
done some further reading on this and the Enterprise setting may be better from 
the reading I’ve done. The reading on the Apple discussion forum indicates that 
Apple hasn’t deployed WPA3 firmware updates for TC’s yet and not even sure if 
they will. I am up to date with the latest firmware available for my 3rd Gen 
TC. 

I am puzzled that I am seemingly the only one in this community with this issue 
as I read all threads coming in and no one else has indicated an issue. This 
makes me think the issue is unique to me and my network config is something to 
be tweaked a bit (Radio button and other settings perhaps).

What I did note is the WPA3 security recommendation arises due to iOS13 and 
this issue in my house arose (for all of us in the house) the very day (and I 
can’t help thinking connected) to the fact I was given an iPhone 8 from my 
niece and I restored my backup from my iPhone iPhone 6 (iOS 12.x.x) and in so 
doing I moved into iOS 13.x.x  where this WPA3 WiFi security recommendation 
arose. But my sons both have iPhone 11’s (how does that work!!)already on iOS 
13.x.x and now iOS 14.x.x.

Regards


Pete

> On 3 Oct 2020, at 2:59 pm, Peter Crisp  wrote:
> 
> I have a Time Capsule in my house and a 25m ethernet cable to an Airport 
> Express down in my sons room configured as an extender (Ethernet up the wall 
> cavity, down the house then back down cavity in his room). Just recently I 
> have been having issues with some devices in the house connecting to the WiFI 
> network from the TC. This morning I tried on my iPhone 8 again and whilst it 
> connected a small message underneath said “Weak security - WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) is 
> not considered secure. If this is your WiFI network, configure the router to 
> use WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 security type”. 
> 
> I checked in Airport Utility and I only have WPA2 (Personal or Enterprise, 
> I’m set on Personal) as an available security setting - not sure what the 
> (AES) bit means but do not have WPA3 either - so I can’t actually make a 
> change to this setting. As a result of this I have set up the WiFi network 
> for the NBN Modem for an alternate WiFi network in the house for when 
> difficulties arise. No problems with that one. The problem seems to be with 
> iOS devices not OSX devices - so the TM backups are ok as they need to be 
> connected to the TC and not the NBN Modem. 
> 
> Anyone else have these issues and any tips on what I can do to resolve this 
> one?
> 
> Regards
> 
> Pete.
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Time Capsule WiFi security setting

[Peter Crisp]

I have a Time Capsule in my house and a 25m ethernet cable to an Airport 
Express down in my sons room configured as an extender (Ethernet up the wall 
cavity, down the house then back down cavity in his room). Just recently I have 
been having issues with some devices in the house connecting to the WiFI 
network from the TC. This morning I tried on my iPhone 8 again and whilst it 
connected a small message underneath said “Weak security - WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) is 
not considered secure. If this is your WiFI network, configure the router to 
use WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 security type”. 

I checked in Airport Utility and I only have WPA2 (Personal or Enterprise, I’m 
set on Personal) as an available security setting - not sure what the (AES) bit 
means but do not have WPA3 either - so I can’t actually make a change to this 
setting. As a result of this I have set up the WiFi network for the NBN Modem 
for an alternate WiFi network in the house for when difficulties arise. No 
problems with that one. The problem seems to be with iOS devices not OSX 
devices - so the TM backups are ok as they need to be connected to the TC and 
not the NBN Modem. 

Anyone else have these issues and any tips on what I can do to resolve this one?

Regards

Pete.
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