- Make sure your iPad is connected to a power source and Wi-Fi network.
- Reset your iPad by holding down the Sleep/Wake button and Home button at the same time until the Apple logo appears.
- If you’re still having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi, try resetting your router or modem as well. ..
If your iPad connects to Wi-Fi but not the internet, you may need to reset it.
1. Disable and Enable Wi-Fi
To eliminate temporary glitches that stop your iPad from functioning correctly, turn off and reactivate the Wi-Fi module.
Scroll down to the bottom and select “Privacy.”
Scroll back up and select “Location Services.”
Toggle off “Location Services” and then turn on “Privacy.”
Tap the name of the network you want to connect to.
Enter the password for the network.
If prompted, enter your mobile phone’s password as well. ..
Turn off the Wi-Fi switch.
If you are in an emergency situation and cannot wait 10 seconds, seek help from someone else. ..
- To connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot, turn on the Wi-Fi switch and pick the hotspot you want to connect to from under the My Networks or Networks section. ..
2. Turn Airplane Mode On/Off
Airplane Mode can help to reboot all network-related radios on an iPad, and is another quick way to resolve an iPad not connecting to the Wi-Fi error.
In the Control Center, you can control your device’s settings, including how to wake up the device and turn on or off the screen.
You can also control your device’s music and media playback, as well as set preferences for how notifications are delivered to you.
To enable Airplane Mode, tap the icon next to the Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Bluetooth icons.
If you have an iPhone 6 or later, you can use the Airplane Mode button to turn off your phone completely.
3. Forget and Reconnect to Network
If your iPad stops connecting to a previously saved Wi-Fi hotspot, deleting and reconnecting to the network might help. ..
Type in your network’s name and password.
Tap on the Wi-Fi icon to connect.
Scroll down to the bottom and click on the link for your local TV station.
Tap on the Details button to get more information about your local TV station, such as its channel number, programming schedule, and other details.
If you’re looking for a new way to connect with people, forget this network. It’s not worth your time.
Type in the network’s name.
After entering your network’s password, tap Join.
4. Restart iPad
If you’ve not already done so, try restarting your iPad from a powered-off state to resolve issues with Wi-Fi connectivity.
Tap on the Shut Down button and then select the iPad from the list of devices.
The iPad will shut down and you will be prompted to confirm that you want to close the device.
Tap on the Close button and then select Yes to close the iPad’s settings.
Swipe the Power icon and wait until the iPad shuts down completely.
To reboot the device, hold down the Top button for about two seconds.
5. Get Close to the Router
If you’re having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi, try moving your iPad closer to the router. ..
If you have a Wi-Fi issue, you may want to set up a spare router as a Wi-Fi extender to mitigate the issue going forward.
6. Restart Your Router
If your iPad won’t connect to Wi-Fi, restart the router.
To turn off your router’s power switch, simply wait for 30 seconds and then turn it back on.
7. Update iPadOS
Wi-Fi-related issues can also occur due to a buggy version of the iPad’s system software—iPadOS. The only way to fix that is to update it. You can do that by heading over to Settings > General > System Software and updating the software.
If you don’t have any other Wi-Fi hotspots that you can connect to (or if you can’t connect to any network at all), you must use a Mac or PC with an active internet connection.
- In the Finder, click on the Applications folder.
- In the Applications folder, find and open the Photos app.
- Click on the Photos library in the left sidebar of Photos app.
- Drag all of your photos from your computer’s hard drive to the Photos library in the Photos app.
- If you want to organize your photos by date, drag them into folders in the Photos library according to when they were taken. ..
iTunes is a music player that you can use to listen to your music, watch videos, and more.
If you have ever used an iPad to connect to your computer, you know that it can be a bit of a hassle. To make things easier, Apple has made it possible to do so using USB. If this is the first time you are using an iPad to connect to your computer, unlock your device and tap on the Trust button.
Choose “iPad” from the “Applications” menu.
In the “iPad” application, select “Library.”
In the Library application, select “TextEdit.”
In TextEdit, choose “New Document.”
Click on the button.
A window will popup that will show you the latest updates for your app.
Selecting “Update” will apply any pending updates, including security patches and software updates. ..
8. Change Security Mode on Router
Your router might be in security mode, which could impact your iPad’s ability to connect to a network.
If you have access to a desktop browser, try switching to a different encryption level (such as from WPA2 to WPA or vice-versa) on your router.
9. Reset Network Settings
If you’re still having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi hotspots, we recommend resetting your iPad’s network settings. That usually resolves underlying problems with network connectivity, but the reset procedure also erases all saved Wi-Fi hotspots. ..
Scroll down and select Reset to factory settings.
Tap on Reset button.
Enter your Apple ID and password.
Wait for the reset to complete.
After the reset has completed, you will see a message that says “Reset successful.”
Reset your network settings to defaults.
The device will reset and you will be able to start the app again.
If you have trouble reconnecting to Wi-Fi after reverting your iPad’s network settings, try heading over to Settings > Wi-Fi and turning on Airplane Mode. ..
10. Reset Router
- Reset your router to its defaults by going to the router’s settings and clicking on the “ reset network settings ” button.
- Reset your iPad by going to the Apple website and clicking on the “ reset iPad ” link.
The first method involves pressing the physical Reset switch on your router. The second method consists in restoring the default settings via the router’s control panel.
11. Resetting All Settings
If you’re experiencing problems with your iPad, resetting all of its settings may help. This process restores any complex network configurations to their defaults, and also reverses any harmful changes made to other settings in iOS 11. ..
Scroll to the bottom and tap Reset to factory settings.
Tap Reset again and confirm your selection.
The iPhone will reboot and will be reset to its original defaults.
Reset all settings to their defaults.
Tap the Settings icon on your device.
Tap Security & Location.
Enter both the device passcode and Screen Time passcode. Then, tap Reset to confirm. ..
Your iPad will reboot automatically after completing the settings reset. Once it finishes doing that, go to Settings > General > Reset and tap on Reset Network Settings. If you can’t connect your iPad to a Wi-Fi network, try connecting it to a different network and then try connecting it to the Wi-Fi network again. ..
Take It to Apple
If you still can’t connect your iPad to any Wi-Fi network, it’s most likely that there is a defective Wi-Fi module on your device. You can try resetting your iPad or reinstalling the firmware in DFU Mode, but that might not work if the problem keeps coming back.
If you’re experiencing an issue with your iPhone, the best option is to take it to an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for repairs or a replacement. ..
