I have read the help articles and updated my wifi router. My iPad 2 will still not connect to wifi. I tried to restore it, but I can't turn off "find my iPhone" without an internet connection. I keep getting an error. If you have any suggestions I would appreciate them.
iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 9.3.5
Thank you for trying to help- I am having a difficult time restoring my iPad because I can't turn off "find my iphone" so it won't let me restore. I will keep working on it. I'm trying to avoid taking it in or upgrading but it may be inevitable.
I am not getting an error message- when I choose the network it just keeps spinning & never connects.
My router is Netgear Nighthawk- it does require a password to connect
All my other devices in the home are able to connect to the wifi except for the iPad 2 (and possibly the xbox 360 now that I think of it).
Very simple fix go to Settings Choose Wi-Fi then select your Wi-Fi and then add your Password and you are on. Remember to always keep your Software UP TO DATE.
Cheers and Good Luck.
Don
You can force the restore through iTunes even if you cannot turn off Find My iPhone.
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
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What error are you getting?
What happens when you try to connect to Wifi?
What make and model of router do you have? How is it setup? Does it require a password to connect to it?
Gives some context about your problem, and we may be able to help you.
In that case, short of restoring the iPad through iTunes on a computer, I don't see much else than can be done.
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
There are several different models of Netgear Nighthawk routers, however they are all of the ac wireless type.
Unless the router is configured to provide a a/b/g/n wireless signal in addition to ac, the iPad 2 will not be able to connect to it. The iPad 2 does not support ac type wireless.
Assuming it is producing a a/b/g/n signal type, then I would start by resetting the network settings of the iPad. If the wifi network being produced by the router has the same name as the old router but a different password, the iPad may also encounter issues while connecting.
Try going into Settings->General->Reset->Reset Network Settings. This should clear the wifi settings, and reboot the iPad. Once it starts up again, you can attempt to connect to the wifi network again.
I have reset the wifi settings already- numerous times actually. The iPad has connected to this wifi router before. I didn't use it for a few weeks & when I went to use it again last week it wouldn't connect.
Any other ideas? Thanks for your help so far.
Have you restarted the router since it stopped connecting?
my iPad 2 will not connect to wifi
