My iPad and iPhone 16 Pro are unable to connect to Wi-Fi

New iPad PRO 11” 2024 cannot connect to WiFi even using the correct password! The same problem with my iPhone 16 pro max!!! Both devices with all updates and latest os. The problem persists only in a specific WiFi network (not internet) created by a device (AIS Pilot plug WiFi AW2016). Other users can connect to this but not mine devices!!!! In the past months with older devices (iPad PRO 11 2020 and iPhone 14 Pro Max there was not any connection issues at all!!!!!!


any ideas or solutions?


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iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Mar 19, 2025 12:52 AM

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Posted on Mar 19, 2025 9:00 AM

If you have a VPN App or profiles installed, or a security/AV/firewall App such as Norton, these may be interfering with your iPad's network connection. If applicable, the resolution is usually simple; if installed, you may only need to temporarily disable or remove the Security App and/or VPN. If this resolves your issue, the VPN and/or security App can be reinstated after the connectivity problem has been resolved.


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 when connecting to private WiFi networks; 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


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance from the manufacturer - as they will be best able to offer appropriate troubleshooting advice.




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Mar 19, 2025 9:00 AM in response to charilaos112

If you have a VPN App or profiles installed, or a security/AV/firewall App such as Norton, these may be interfering with your iPad's network connection. If applicable, the resolution is usually simple; if installed, you may only need to temporarily disable or remove the Security App and/or VPN. If this resolves your issue, the VPN and/or security App can be reinstated after the connectivity problem has been resolved.


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 when connecting to private WiFi networks; 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


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance from the manufacturer - as they will be best able to offer appropriate troubleshooting advice.




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My iPad and iPhone 16 Pro are unable to connect to Wi-Fi

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