iPad won't connect

Go into Settings > Wi-Fi

make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.

1) does your wi-fi network appear immediately under the Wi-Fi button, or does another one, or is there nothing?

2) does your network appear on the Choose a Network list?

If (2) is yes, then touch your network to select it.

If (1) is that your network is already selected, but you can't get any signal, then touch the blue i beside it and Forget This Network. Then reset your iPad, then start over, and your network should appear on the Choose Network list.

If your network does not appear anywhere on the Settings > Wi-Fi screen, then you probably need to turn off then on and or reset your modem or router.

to Reset your iPad: hold down both the Home button and the Power key for about 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears. Let go promptly when the logo appears. Wait another 30 seconds for your iPad to turn itself on. No data will be lost.

Hi,

I think you did the wrong "reset" I didn't ask you to do anything that would have caused you to change your wallpaper. Read again my description of how to do a Reset at the bottom of my previous post.

You are getting your wi-fi connection through something - if not a modem or a router, then what?

Pink....

If you have a home WiFi network, you have to have a modem or router of some kind. Whether you are able to get to it to reset it or not is another issue.

I think you must have reset all settings from the way that you described things, but of you didn't, try resetting network settings. Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings, when you do this, you will have to join the home network again and you will have to enter your password for the network as well.

Some things to try first:

1. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord for 30 seconds or longer) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.

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

3. Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto or Channel 6 is best). Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html

4. Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.

5. Renew IP Address: (especially if you are drooping internet connection)

• Launch Settings app

• Tap on Wi-Fi

• Tap on the blue arrow of the Wi-Fi network that you connect to from the list

• In the window that opens, tap on the Renew Lease button

6. Potential Quick Fixes When Your iPad Won’t Connect to Your Wifi Network

http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/potential-quick-fixes-when-your-ipad-won t-connect-to-your-wifi-network/

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Fix WiFi Issue for iOS 7

http://ipadnerds.com/fix-wifi-issue-ios-7/

iOS 6 Wifi Problems/Fixes

Wi-Fi Fix for iOS 6

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4823738?tstart=240

How To: Workaround iPad Wi-Fi Issues

http://www.theipadfan.com/workaround-ipad-wifi-issues/

Another Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems

http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/10/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems-ssid/

Wifi Doesn't Connect After Waking From Sleep - Sometimes increasing screen brightness prevents the failure to reconnect after waking from sleep. According to Apple, “If brightness is at lowest level, increase it by moving the slider to the right and set auto brightness to off.”

Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems?

http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/09/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems/

Did iOS 6 Screw Your Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix It

http://gizmodo.com/5944761/does-ios-6-have-a-wi+fi-bug

How To Fix Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue After Upgrading To iOS 6

http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/09/fix-wi-fi-connectivity-issue-after-upgrading- to-ios-6.html

iOS 6 iPad 3 wi-fi "connection fix" for netgear router

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWS4ha-dn0

Apple's iOS 6 Wi-Fi problems

http://www.zdnet.com/apples-ios-6-wi-fi-problems-linger-on-7000004799/

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iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304

How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Boost-Your-Wi-Fi-Signal.h Mt

Troubleshooting a Weak Wi-Fi Signal

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/Troubleshooting-A-Weak-Wi-Fi-Sig nal.htm

How to Fix a Poor Wi-Fi Signal on Your iPad

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Fix-A-Poor-Wi-Fi-Signal-O n-Your-iPad.htm

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

WiFi Connecting/Troubleshooting http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/

How to Fix: My iPad Won't Connect to WiFi

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/How-To-Fix-My-Ipad-Wont-Connect -To-Wi-Fi.htm

iOS: Connecting to the Internet http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695

iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199

How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems

http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/

iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes

http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/

Connect iPad to Wi-Fi (with troubleshooting info)

http://thehowto.wikidot.com/wifi-connect-ipad

10 Ways to Boost Your Wireless Signal

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372811,00.asp

Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE

Fix Slow WiFi Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0

How To Fix iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue http://tinyurl.com/7nvxbmz

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

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130

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.

Some Wi-Fi losses may stem from a problematic interaction between Wi-Fi and cellular data connections. Numerous users have found that turning off Cellular Data in Settings gets their Wi-Fi working again.

You may have many apps open which can possibly cause the slowdown and possibly the loss of wifi. In iOS 4-6 double tap your Home button & at the bottom of the screen you will see the icons of all open apps. Close those you are not using by pressing on an icon until all icons wiggle - then tap the minus sign. For iOS 7 users, there’s an easy way to see which apps are open in order to close them. By double-tapping the home button on your iPhone or iPad, the new multitasking feature in iOS 7 shows full page previews of all your open apps. Simply scroll horizontally to see all your apps, and close the apps with a simple flick towards the top of the screen.

Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1559

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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 😉

PinkiPadLostHerPassCantRecover wrote:

I did Settings >> General >> Reset.

That's what I assumed.

I'm not on a Home Network. I have no modem or router. I'm in a nursing home and am setup on their "patients" network. I choose Patients, then a browser window opens at 1.1.1.1/login.html. I login then I'm online. I may be switched to a new provider next week. They've dropped Comcast cable for a national chain but I'm told the chain also offers internet connectivity. I'll ask later if they're changing providers as well.

When I saw "Home" in your post above, I made an assumption. Sorry. I'm also sorry to hear that you are in the nursing home.

Maybe one of the links that Tom provided will help. It can be torture merely sifting through one of his infamous carpet bomb posts, but he has done a lot of research to find these links and he has helped a lot of users over the years.

Good luck and post back when you are feeling better. 🙂

I can no longer connect my iPod Touch (4thGen), or my iPad (iOS 7) to iTunes with WiFi. I assume this is because the iPod is on iOS 6, and that the iPad is now on iOS 7 which appears to muck up the WiFi connection. I have the latest version of iTunes.

I have also just found that I cannot reply to posts on this site with my PC, although I can with the iPad.

I have had so many, many problems with all the Apple stuff, seemingly when versions of iOS and iTunes change, that, although one of the solutions you offer may work (until next time), I am going for the simpler answer, albeit at some expense: buy an ASUS Google Nexus. It won't address the matter of WiFi connection with a music library, as far as I know, but it will be a nice to get away from the beautiful, but expensive, Apple stuff with its lack of support from the makers.

OK. Post back and let us know and take care of yourself.