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How to connect Ipad to WiFi or wireless network

Easy steps to connect I pad to the wifi or wireless network: Before connecting iPad to the wireless network, make sure that you have all the settings of your wireless network. If you are not sure about the wireless settings of the router then open the setup page of the router and get the wireless settings first.

Easy steps to check wireless settings of the router

Once you have all the settings of the network, try to connect to the wi-fi network on Ipad.

Ipad wifi setup:

Step 1) Start the iPad

Step 2) Tap on the Settings app. Once in the settings application, you will be at the General Settings screen. Tap on the Wi-Fi category to get to the screen where you will connect to a wireless network .

Step 3) When you reach this screen, the iPad will start searching for Wi-Fi networks that are in range and that are broadcasting their names. As it discovers available networks it will list them under the Choose a Network… label. Please note that it may take some time for the iPad to see all of the available networks, so please be patient while it searches. You can tell that it is searching as there will be an animated symbol next to the Choose a Network… label while it is searching. If it does not find anything, it will pause for about a minute and then attempt to search again.iPad WiFi setup

Step 4)  When you see the Wi-Fi network that you would like to connect to, simply tap on it to attempt to join it. If it has a lock next to the name, then it will require you to enter a wireless encryption password in order to connect to it.

Step 5) Once you Tap on a network name, it will try to connect to it. If the network is not using encryption, then you can just skip to this step. If the network is using wireless encryption, though, you will be presented with a screen asking you to enter the wireless encryption password as shown below.

Step 6) In the password field, enter the wireless encryption password that is required to join this network. This password was originally set on your wireless router, and if you do not remember this password anymore, you can log on to the router and change the password to a new one. Please note that if you change the password on the router, then any other devices that connect to this device wirelessly will also need to have their settings changed to use the new password.

Step 7) The iPad will now attempt to connect to the network, and when finished, will display the Wi-Fi settings screen again, but this time with the joined network listed and with a check mark next to it. This check mark designates that your iPad is connected to the network.

If you are having problem connecting to Wi-Fi then you can try basic troubleshooting steps :

  1. You can unplug your wireless router for few seconds and plug it back in. Wait for a minute for router to boot up.
  2. Reset Ipad network. Go to Settings-General-Reset-Reset network Settings. You will need to reconnect the iPad to WiFi.

See How to connect Ipad Touch to Wi-Fi network

iPad wifi setup is very easy and you can do it yourself. All that you need is the correct settings of the network and you will be able to connect your iPad to the wireless network.
 

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31 Comments

  1. AmitShukla

    27th Aug 2012 - 5:52 am

    Got my i-Pad working. Thanks bro. It was a very nice experience. Your support is great. I upgraded my Linksys router firmware and it seems that other computers are getting faster internet now.

  2. FransiscoG

    18th Jun 2012 - 1:22 pm

    Can not connect to Wifi.
    Just bought it a week ago and trying to join Wi-Fi for the first time. I can see my SSID in the list and it shows a lock besides it. I don’t anythikng about security password because the router is not mine. How do I find password?

  3. KarenMun8

    18th Apr 2012 - 12:58 pm

    Trying to join the wifi but the security key is not working. I believe I have the correct security password because all my other computers are connected using the same password and they can access the Internet. I have Linksys E4200 which has guest access also. Can I connect my iPad to the guest access?

  4. MichelleHJon

    26th Mar 2012 - 12:26 pm

    Excellent information is provided on your website. Because I had been looking for my router information and could not get proper answer anywhere. But I was able to open the router settings and got all my network configured. Thanks, it was nice experience.

  5. JessicaRF4

    5th Mar 2012 - 12:04 pm

    Ipad wi-fi setup is not working. I tried to get on the wifi and nothing is working. It asks me for the security password. I entered the password and not connecting. I know the password is correct and I had my other devices connected with the same password.

  6. Sindy

    14th Feb 2012 - 9:02 pm

    My Internet connection is connected because I can use the internet on my computer upstairs.So what should I do if when I click on my password field I know the password but it doesn’t give me the option to put tje password in. Please help

  7. NicholousJR

    31st Jan 2012 - 12:20 pm

    Ipad is not connecting to wifi . Just bought a new one and trying to get on the Internet. I think this is not the problem with my wifi because I have a laptop and play station which can join the same wifi and are able to access the Internet without any problem. I have the correct password also but I can not find the option to enter the password.

  8. MischelGRL5

    23rd Jan 2012 - 1:21 pm

    My Ipad is not connecting to wifi . I just bought it online from a website. The Ipad is working but I can not join wifi at home. It works at office and other places but does not work at home. I believe I have the correct password of my wifi . My other laptop is connected and working fine.

  9. DJacobR

    9th Jan 2012 - 12:03 pm

    I want to connect my new Ipad to wifi. Need manual for wifi setup. I got my router connected and it is on Internet. It is just new device that I want on wifi.

  10. Jan

    5th Jan 2012 - 3:31 pm

    My ipad 2 was just connected to the wi-fi at the lake and then I got back home and it will not connect. I have tried everything. It says it is connected but will not load a new website.

  11. ChristineTK5

    28th Dec 2011 - 10:06 am

    How do I connect Ipad 2 to the wifi?
    I have wifi router at home and all my wifi devices are able to access Internet. I can see my ssid on all the wifi devices except my new Ipad 2. I think Ipad 2 is not receiving wifi signals.

  12. ChristineBK9

    7th Dec 2011 - 12:06 pm

    Can not connect Ipad 2 to wifi. I can connect to neighbor’s unsecured SSID but not mine. Is it my router problem? But my other wi-fi devices are connected to my own SSID. How they are working?

  13. dorry

    5th Dec 2011 - 1:51 am

    i entered an incorrect password for my home wifi to use with my new iPad2.
    does anybody know how to get back in and correct the password? i just keep getting the circle timer on my screen. help please

  14. RatnaKAR54

    24th Nov 2011 - 4:44 am

    Same problem on my Ipad. Can not connect ipad 2 to Wifi. The router is working but not able to access Internet on Ipad.

  15. AJdanish44

    18th Nov 2011 - 8:21 am

    Can not connect my new Ipad 2 to wifi. My laptop is working and I can use wifi on my sony laptop and play station too.

  16. GovindaAgr47

    12th Oct 2011 - 9:59 am

    Wi-Fi on my Ipad 2 is not working at home. I can use it everywhere except my home. On the other hand I can use my laptop at home and it is working wirelessly. I can not see the SSID. Is this a problem with the router or just some settings?

  17. Jim

    23rd Sep 2011 - 1:23 pm

    I have followed the steps to connect my Ipad 2 to the WiFi. WiFi indictates that I am connected to OneCare_6570. When I attempt to go to a web site I receive the message “Safari cannot open the page because it is not connected to the Internet”.

  18. Jagdeetukki3

    22nd Sep 2011 - 12:26 pm

    Need help to connect my Ipad to wifi . I can not see any wifi available. I can still access internet on my windows7 laptop and I can see my SSID.

  19. anita

    3rd Sep 2011 - 9:52 am

    I just bought an ipad 2 & the wifi worked at my cousin’s (where we set it up) but won’t work on any other wifi (public or my own). I have an orange router. please can u help?

  20. Julie

    25th Aug 2011 - 2:49 pm

    My Ipad 2 has Netgear checked as wireless router but it is not connecting to internet.

  21. BeckyP

    21st Aug 2011 - 6:49 pm

    Trying to connect Ipad2 to a linksys E2500 wireless router. We have the SSID, key type and password. the Ipad2 does not detect the network but all other wireless devices do.

  22. JeremyM

    1st Aug 2011 - 11:51 am

    These are very simple steps on how connect Ipad to wifi network. Thanks a lot

  23. RachellM

    23rd Jul 2011 - 1:30 pm

    Thanks for the support. It was very good experience. The technician was very good and easy to understand. finally I was able to connect my Ipad to the Internet.

  24. Mary Anne Hildebrandt

    22nd Jun 2011 - 7:13 pm

    I have a Vizio router. I don’t have a password for it, and I don’t know how to get one. I don’t even know how to find “settings” on the I Pad!
    Can’t connect to internet either.
    HELP!

  25. Gloria L Rodriguez

    14th Jun 2011 - 5:01 pm

    I would like to know how to connect my Motorola Xoom to my wireless access.

  26. AllenL

    17th May 2011 - 6:18 am

    I have netgear wireless router which works with all my wireless computers. The only device is Ipad which is not connecting to the network.

  27. MillerN

    26th Apr 2011 - 7:14 pm

    My I pad is not recognizing wireless network. All the other computers are connected to the wireless network and working fine. I have netgear wireless router.

  28. JustinK

    23rd Apr 2011 - 1:15 am

    Same thing here. My I pas was not connecting to the network. I tried many steps and finally got it working with the help of your technician. Thanks for the help…

  29. AndrewM

    13th Apr 2011 - 7:06 am

    My Ipad is not connecting to the wireless network. I have Linksys E1000 wireless router. All other wireless computers and gaming stations are connected and online.

  30. DavidS

    16th Mar 2011 - 6:35 am

    I am trying to connect a brand new I pad to my old linksys wireless router. it is asking me for the network password. i have entered the password ( i am not sure which password ) but I am not able to connect to the wifi.

  31. MThomas

    15th Mar 2011 - 4:22 am

    I have the same problem. I can not connect my Ipad to the wireless network. I have Linksys E3000 wireless router. i think I am missing the password of the wireless network.

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