- Unable to connect to the WiFi network with your Apple iPhone or iPad.
Unable to Connect to WiFi Network with Apple Devices
Symptom
Cause
- iPhone or iPad has defective WiFi hardware
- Software glitch with the WiFi profile
- Issue with the internet connection or router
Resolution
Note: It is recommended to determine if the internet connection is active by testing on a computer within the same WiFi network. If it is not responding, the issue is should be reported to your internet service provided for further assistance.
- Ensure you’re within range of the WiFi signal.
- Turn WiFi off on the device, wait a few seconds and toggle it back on.
- Test the internet connection by launching a website in Safari, if issue persist proceed to the next step.
- Delete the WiFi profile. Ensure you know the WiFi password before deletion.
- Click Settings.
- Select WiFi.
- Select your WiFi network.
- Select Forget this Network.
- Add the WiFi profile back.
- Test the internet connection by launching a website in Safari, if issue persist proceed to the next step.
- Reset the network settings.
- Note: this will delete all saved WiFi profiles and passwords, but will NOT delete user content.
- Click Settings.
- Select General.
- Select Reset.
- Select Reset Network Settings.
- Your device will automatically restart.
- Turn on and add the WiFi profile back.
- Test the internet connection by launching a website in Safari, if issue persist proceed to the next step.
- Test another wireless device on the same WiFi network to determine if the fault is with the WiFi router.
- If verified that the WiFi connection is active and stable proceed to the next step.
- Test your Apple device on another WiFi network to determine if the WiFi on the device is defective.
- If your WiFi network is working fine, and don’t have another WiFi network to test, backup and restore your Apple device back to factory default settings.
- Test the internet connection by launching a website in Safari, if issue persist proceed to the next step.
- Report the issue to Wireless Technical Support for further assistance.