Received my new iPad, configured it successfully. Used for a couple of hours, then got the "unable to join network" message. Recognizes network, full signal and all other MACs in the house connect without any issues. Reset router, iPad WIFI, on/off, etc.
My original iPad works just fine, but the new one doesn't!
Suggestions?
iPad, iOS 5.1
Have you tried changing the security settings e.g. WEP, WPA, WPA2
Have you tried changing the security settings e.g. WEP, WPA, WPA2
It was odd. Worked fine for a few hours last night. Just went in and deleted the network profile entirely, then asked to join another network and manually joined (used WEP security) and am using now... If it had not worked before I might get it, but to work, then simply refuse to join the same network it had been using baffles me. Thanks for the suggestion!
Usually it's because you are not connecting to the internet via wifi.
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 😉
Go figure. My new iPad2 (sold the first generation), did this too. In my case, turning off and on black Motorola NVG510 (no other name) worked. But one wonders, why did it drop the WIFI before?
Ended up chatting with AppleCare/Tech Support for quite a while (had already tried pretty much EVERYTHING to fix the issue). Ended up going to the local Apple retail store and found it was a product defect. Swapped for a new one - - works fine now. Thanks for all the insight folks!
I had exactly the same problem. One minute it was picking up our home wifi perfectly, the next minute it was unable to join the network. I tried powering off then back on again with no result. The thing that worked for me was selecting "ignore this network", and then choosing the network again and reloading the password. Worked straight away. Hope this helps someone.
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