After connecting to Bluetooth keyboard, iPad 2 will not connect to Internet (wifi) at all. Wifi is ok, have tried turning off bltooth, wifi on iPad. It sees the network but won't connect. Help? Have also reset network settings etc

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After connecting to Bluetooth keyboard, iPad 2 will not connect to Internet (wifi) at all. Wifi is ok, have tried turning off bltooth, wifi on iPad. It sees the network but won't connect. Help? Have also reset network settings etc

My iPad wifi was working great until I I connected it by Bluetooth to a keyboard (zagg). It was the first time I'd used Bluetooth

Immediately Internet was dropped on my ipad. My iPhone was and is still connected no prob. And I cannot get the iPad wifi to work again....at all!!!

This is major as I am away from my desktop for three months. Any fix cannot involve being at my desktop with iTunes which is 10,000 km away

So far This is what I've tried based on other discussions-

-turned Bluetooth off and unpaired to keyboard which was also turned off

- turned iPad wifi off and on (several times)

- forgot the network I useArrive Jul 19 depart Aug 25th. Originally it was Sept 9.

-- reset network settings

What happens is that the iPad sees the network and I enter my password. But, instead of getting "check mark" indicating a successful connections it keeps "circling". Sometimes the airport bars will show, but disappear or flicker. It never connects with a check noted in settings. Any attempts to use internet confirm there is no connection

My network is not a cafe or public network. It is one I regularly use here at my family's home where I am visiting

Any ideas!

iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Jul 5, 2012 2:34 AM

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Texas Mac Man

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Jul 5, 2012 5:18 AM in response to Whistlerdays

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.

Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.

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

Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130?tstart=60

Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.

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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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Whistlerdays Author

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Jul 5, 2012 8:34 AM in response to Texas Mac Man

Thanks Tom.

I woke this morning ready to tackle the problem by moving to the step of turning off the router.

I put the ipad on the desk surface (not hand held).....and boom...it signed right into the wifi without me doing anything further. (I had already tried the restarting the ipad; on/off of wifi; reset network settings and turning up the brightness last night several times to no avail).

So I took it one step further and again turned on the bluetooth to pair it with my new zagg keyboard....and again....NO problem. The internet did not fail. And is still working.

So what happened - why didnt it work last night but does today?

A few options:

1. I am closer to the router this morning

2. I was not holding the ipad in my hand this morning - placing it on the desktop, but was holding it by hand during all trouble shooting last night.

or

3. The Wifi fairy came in the night and fixed it

Of course it is also just possible that the saying "just sleep on it" has merit.

Your tips were very helpful and I have saved them incase there is a next time.

Many thanks for this forum! I have referred to discussions many times in the past altho this was my first posting. THANKS

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