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Whenever I go to type in my home wifi password it say unable to join network

Whenever I go to type in my home Wi-Fi password it say unable to join network also when I try to put the Wi-Fi password on my MacBook air m2, it says I need a WPA2 password.

iPhone XR

Posted on Oct 15, 2022 6:53 AM

1 reply

Oct 15, 2022 7:03 AM in response to mykel21

See the following Apple articles:

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support


Check your router settings -> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support

 

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

 


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Whenever I go to type in my home wifi password it say unable to join network

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