Wi-Fi refers to a wireless local area network that utilized high frequency signals to transport and obtain data. Wi-Fi connects the device to the Internet in order to use Safari, iMessaging, and a variety of other app services that require a connection. The iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Mac computers all come with wireless capabilities. However, the cellular models (iPhone and iPad) also come with the option of connecting to the phone service carrier’s cellular 3G or 4G network.
When Wi-Fi is turned on for the device, it will automatically connect to the established preferred network when a feature that uses the Internet is accessed. If the normal network is not available, the smart device knows to connect to any network that has been used in the past. Depending on the type of network, sometimes a password will be required for encryption purposes. The strength of the connection can be clearly viewed by the user on the top left of the screen. Most Wi-Fi networks are free to use, come with unlimited usage, and are faster than cellular counterparts.
iOS and Mac OS X Wi-Fi Issues and Fixes
- iOS 6.1.3 Wi-Fi not working: Wi-Fi setting greyed out
- Wi-Fi sync not working, fix
- Wi-Fi disabled and greyed out after iOS 6 update on the iPad or iPhone
- iPhone 5 Wi-Fi not working, How to fix
- iOS: Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting; fix
- iOS: Wi-Fi won’t turn on, settings grayed out, fix
- iPhone / iPod / iPad will not remember (forget) Wi-Fi passwords
- iPhone / iPad: Wi-Fi Hotspot not working, fix
- iPad mini poor Wi-Fi reception problem, fix
- Slow Wi-Fi on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; fix
- Poor wifi reception / signal on the new iPad
- iPhone will not stay connected to Wi-Fi, fix
- iPhone: Slow Wi-Fi; Fix
- iPhone Wi-Fi not working, fix
- How to Use Wi-Fi Sync for iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch
- iPhone Uses Cellular Data While Connected to Wi-Fi: Fix this problem
- I can’t connect to the internet. How do I troubleshoot?
- Wi-Fi sync problem – how to fix
- iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
- Troubleshooting Guide: Fixing iPad Wi-Fi Issues
- New Fix for iPad Wi-Fi Issues
- iPad: Weak Signal/Slow Wi-Fi Internet; Fixes
- iPad Will Not Reconnect to Wi-Fi After Sleep: Fix
- Connecting your iPad to WiFi networks
- iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Turn Off Auto-Brightness
