Troubleshooting Your IPad Wireless (WIFI) Connection

Troubleshooting Your IPad Wireless (WIFI) Connection

Wireless network adds a new set of potential problems for problem-solving activities. Below is a list of items the resolution of problems that you should consider all the problems with wireless connectivity that you are getting your iPad to be solved.

1) Make sure that the WiFi antenna. Tap "Settings". Touch "WIFI". Turn off WiFi.

2) Make sure that the iPad is not in flight mode. If so, tap "Settings" in main screen and then turn on AirplaneMode.

3) Check the connection. Make sure the iPad is a WiFi network is connected. Tap "Settings" in main screen. If the setting is not WIFI shows as Connected. Touch "WIFI" and then select the network.

4) Look for errors and check the scope of the device. The iPad may be too far from the wireless router, or it could be blocked something (like a thick wall or microwave) the location of the wireless signal.

5) renew the DHCP lease. TheiriPad is assigned a Dynamic Host Manage Protocol (DHCP) lease when you connect to any WIFI network. Renew the DHCP lease if your system is not connecting. Touch "Settings." Touch "WIFI." Touch the blue "More Info" icon. Touch "DHCP" tab and then Touch "Renew Lease."

6) Disconnect/Reconnect to your Network. Touch "Settings" on the home screen. Touch "WIFI." Touch the blue "More Info" icon. Touch "Forget This Network" button to disconnect. Then reconnect to the same network.

7) Reset your iPad System Settings. Warning: This will remove all the stored network information and will reset your iPad system settings to their near factory state. Touch "Settings" on the home screen. Touch "General." Touch "Reset." Your iPad will ask you to confirm your system reset.

8) Reboot and power cycle devices. Reset your hardware by performing the following tasks in order: restart your iPad, reboot your iPad's hardware, power cycle the wireless access point, and power cycle the broadband modem.

9) Make sure your wireless router is receiving data from your Internet Service Providers (ISP). You can connect an Ethernet (i.e. CAT 5 cable) from your router or internet modem directly to your laptop or desktop. If you are not able to connect to the internet this way, the problem is your connection to the ISP, not the wireless network. If it's an ISP issue, first turn off your internet modem and then your wireless router for a few minutes. Then Plug them back in. Sometimes you have to reset the connection to your ISP and turning off your modem does this. If you still can't get a signal, then call your ISP.