I've been searching all over for a solution. I called AT&T they couldnt fix it. I reset the iPad, I messed with the brightness cuz appearently that fixed it for people. Nothing works please help!
iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi
1. Have you tried rebooting router?
2. Reset network settings
3. Have you tried changing the security settings e.g. WEP, WPA, WPA2
4. Have you tried changing channel; try channel 1, 6 or 11 (non-overlapping channels)?
5. Reduce the number of walls between your iPad and the router.
6. Have you tried changing wireless protocol e.g. a/b/g/n
It's likely not a router issue. Others are having similar problems. We have 5 Apple products in the house (iPad, iPhone 4, iPod Touch, iMac, and iPad 3) and the iPad 3 is the only one with the problem. Look around the forums as there is a lot of feedback on this issue (though, not much real help).
Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
Additional things to try.
Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
Change the channel on your wireless router. Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
Another thing to try - Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
Cheers, Tom 😉
Had the same issue with my new iPad.
At work I got it to connect to our company's WPA2-Enterprise .1x wireless.
This weekend I went to my in-laws house, where they have a Linksys with WPA activated.
I could not connect using either my iPhone 4S or my iPad. Changing wireless security to WPA2-PSK did it for me.
Brgds,
Rune
I had a similar problem on iPad 1. It just stopped connecting to the WiFi. It had no problem finding the WiFi but refused to connect. I tried everyting from turning on and off Airplane mode, resetting all network settings, changing the screen brightness and much more. What, however, helped was to go into Settings/Safari and clear cookies, history and cache.
My iPad 3 won't connect to wifi
