(Correct) Wifi password deemed incorrect on ipad and iphone

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(Correct) Wifi password deemed incorrect on ipad and iphone

I am having similar issues as others (https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254574621?answerId=258556688022#258556688022) and have followed all the same recommendations.

It starts off intermittent then becomes continuous. The only resolution I found was to totally reset my mesh to factory and reset the wifi SSID and password. That worked for a month and now it's back.

It started on my iphone, then my ipad. After a week, my wife's MBP also started to play up.

Advice? It only seems to impact our Apple devices so far.

iPad Air (5th generation)

Posted on Sep 19, 2023 12:28 AM

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Sep 19, 2023 10:22 AM in response to SClark13

Start with basic WiFi troubleshooting - as detailed here:

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

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

Some Mesh WiFi Routers are known to be troublesome in some circumstances.

If you continue to have difficulties, check to see if your iPad is using the WiFi Private Address feature. This feature is intended to provide additional privacy and security when using “public” (untrusted) WiFi networks.

Settings > WiFi > [Your WiFi Network / SSID] - tap the “i” icon - Private Address

The Private Address feature is largely unnecessary for your home WiFi network; if enabled, Private Addressing can cause issues if specific MAC addresses are expected by your WiFi Router. You may need to disable this feature - and can be enabled or disabled for each individual network.

Use private Wi-Fi addresses in iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7 - Apple Support

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