Make sure your phone is running on the latest operating system by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update and check to see if you need to update. Make sure something hasn’t gone awry with your WiFi by resetting your network settings. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
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Why is my Wi-Fi not connecting to my phone?
If your Android phone won’t connect to Wi-Fi, you should first make sure that your phone isn’t on Airplane Mode, and that Wi-Fi is enabled on your phone. If your Android phone claims it’s connected to Wi-Fi but nothing will load, you can try forgetting the Wi-Fi network and then connecting to it again.
Why can’t I connect to my Wi-Fi even though the password is correct?
Make sure you select the correct wireless security option when asked for your password (for example, select WEP 40/128-bit Key if you’re typing the 40-character pass key for a WEP-encrypted connection).Try turning the card off and then on again to reset it — see Wireless network troubleshooter for more information.
Why are some of my devices not connecting to Wi-Fi?
Make sure airplane and offline mode are deactivated on your device. If airplane mode or offline mode is activated, your device will not connect to any Wi-Fi networks, nor will it connect via Bluetooth.
How do I fix Wi-Fi not connecting?
Troubleshooting routers and modems
- Test your Wi-Fi on different devices.
- Restart your modem and router.
- Try a different Ethernet cable.
- See who’s using your Wi-Fi.
- Upgrade your equipment.
- Call your internet service provider.
- Reset your router to default settings.
Why my iPhone can’t connect to Wi-Fi?
Go to Settings -> General -> Transfer or Reset iPhone -> Reset and choose Reset Network Settings. You’ll have to reconnect to all your Wi-Fi networks and enter their passwords again, so make sure you know the important ones before you begin. Try reconnecting to your wireless router after your iPhone reboots.
Why is my iPhone suddenly not connecting to Wi-Fi?
If asked, enter your Wi-Fi password
Even if you enter the correct password, you might see an “unable to join the network” message or an “incorrect password” message. Restart all of your devices, then try to enter your password again.
How do I get my iPhone to connect to Wi-Fi?
Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.
- Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join.
Why can’t I connect to my WiFi but others can?
The first thing you should try is testing the wireless network without the computer/laptop. Try any device that uses WiFi such as a smartphone or tablet. If that other device can access your WiFi, the problem is with your laptop. If it is an older laptop/device it may not support the latest wireless encryption (WPA2).
Can’t connect to WiFi on one device?
When only a single device can’t connect to the internet, then the problem is most likely related to one of the following issues:
- Corrupt DNS Cache.
- Wrong DNS server configured.
- Wrong or outdated network information (IP address / Gateway)
- Anti-virus or firewall is causing problems.
- Wireless adapter related issue.
Why is my WiFi only connecting to devices?
This normally happens because your ISP only gives one IP address and locks to the first device connected. So, your computer works, but your router won’t. This procedure will make the router the first device connected and should resolve your issue.
Why is my WiFi not working on my iPhone but working on other devices?
First, an iPhone may not be connecting to WiFi due to a minor firmware issue.If this problem is caused by a minor firmware glitch, then your iPhone should be able to connect to the WiFi after this. Second, you must power-cycle your network devices such as your modem or router.