Several users have reported that they are experiencing some unusual Wi-Fi connectivity problems and issues. Mainly, the wireless connection seems to drop at random, or the iPhone won’t stay connected to a Wi-Fi connection for long. If you are having Wi-Fi issues, please try these tips to fix this issue:
Fix # 1
- Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi off and then on again.
Fix # 2
- Restart your iOS device
Fix # 3
- Reset network settings by tapping Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
Fix # 4
- Tap Settings > Wi-Fi > find the Wi-Fi network you are currently using and tap
and then tap “Forget this Network” to reset settings and try again.
Fix # 5
- Tap Settings > Wi-Fi > Other…
- Type your Wi-Fi name: whatever your network is called, exactly how it appears under choose a network.
- Security settings, choose WEP
- When it asks your password, enter your wireless network password
- Tap Join, this process will your help device remember your connection
Fix # 6
- Restart and/or reset your Wi-Fi wireless router
- Update your router to the latest firmware.
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WiFi connects and disconnects multiple times in seconds. Over and over.
It will not completely connect or disconnect and eventually gives a message that it cannot connect.
It does this with two different WiFi systems at work. None of the above instructions fix the problem nor do any of the other “fixes” I can find online.
Hi Sei,
Does this only happen at work or does it happen at home or when visiting public WiFi networks or at homes of friends/family?
We’re trying to delineate if the problem is at work or is with your device’s internal WiFi antenna or software.
We suggest you update to iOS 12.4 if you haven’t already. Just remember to back up before you update.
Liz
I tried to join the wireless networks but when it ask for password seems like that the one that i entered is not acceptable,what is the option or what kind of password should i use
Hi Nellie,
The WiFi password for your home network is one that you or another household member set-up with your Internet Service Provider. If no one in your household remembers that correct password, have the person listed on the account contact your Internet Service Provider and explain to them that you no longer remember your password. Once you provide all the necessary information (like account number and other security questions), they should walk you through the steps on how to reset it.
If you are trying to connect to a public WiFi, usually no passcode is required. If a password is required, the place where you are connecting (like a hotel, coffee shop, etc) should provide you this code–just ask a representative.
There is no generic password that we know of to join WiFi networks.
Best of luck and keep us posted.
Cheers,
Liz
will not take my password