Can't join wifi network

My iPhone5 does not make a connection to my MiFi network, the little dial just spins around — my wife's phone connects readily.

Hi Lawrence,
I am still not able to join the wifi network.
I receive an error saying that the username or password are wrong, although I have user the same credentials to join the same wifi network on my mac and it works perfectly.
Resetting the network settings did not help....

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Any ideas?
thanks,
Jeff

Hi again,
Mine's fixed. Here's what I did:
- In Mail go to Preferences > Accounts > Advanced Behaviors
- At the bottom of those options, under "Trash" uncheck the box for "Move deleted messages to the trash mailbox" (I have multiple accounts and did this for each one, whether it was an active account or not.)
- Close Preferences and check mail. Delete a few items you couldn't delete before.
- Under the Trash mailbox icon on the left, I deleted the Trash mailbox called "On My Mac" because it was the one generating the error.
- Go back to preferences and re-check that box you just unchecked for "Move deleted messages"
Fixed. I'm sure all these steps weren't necessary, but wanted to share it just as I did it. Hope this helps.
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Hello emilyah9!
Let's get that device connected to your Wifi signal! You have already done what I would have suggested first, which is reset the router. You've also already powered the device off and on. Please reset the network settings on your device to see if that gets this resolved. Here is the link: http://vz.to/100ziru
Lastly, please try turning off the Wifi on your iPhone 4, then turn it back on and try to connect.
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I have a WiFi ONLY iPad but now I can't seem to connect with any WiFi networks which has passwords less than 8 characters...:(

the password has nothing to do with apple
you are suppose to be enter the password that was set-up for your wifi router
once you enter the correct password on your ipad to connect to wifi
it wont ask you to enter the password again

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The way you "unlock" it is by typing in the correct password. The lock indicates a private network that requires a password. Are you sure you have the correct password? Is this your own home network?
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Whenever the computes wakes from sleep or logs in, it no longer automatically connects to my wifi network. When I manually select the network for from the Wi-Fi status in the menu bar, I get the following message: Could not join "wifi network name". A connection timeout occurred.
Even though I get that message the machine joins the network with no other problems. I am led to believe that is is on the Mac Pro as my Macbook and iPad/iPhone join the network with no issues.
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Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712
10.5, 10.6, 10.7 & 10.8…
System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.
10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x instructions...
System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.
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Hi everyone! WE just got an ipod touch 8G. We do have wireless internet, but can't join the network with the ipod touch. Message comes up.."unable to join the network".....very frustrating! We have tried all trouble-shooting suggestions on the site, but nothing is working. Anyone out there got any ideas for us?? The router is a Linksys WRT120N.
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That must be frustrating.
Well, be sure to write back with any technical support issues you have.

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I used to be able to connect my iPad to my house wifi network walking all over my house then one day it stopped. When i tried to connect to my network I would get an message saying "Unable to Join network". I found that if i was within 5 feet of my router it would connect and work just fine. At the same time I tried it at multiple other networks that I have before (girlfriends and other friends houses) and could not connect with same issue. Only place I can connect is my work wifi.
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Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems?
http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/09/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems/
Did iOS 6 Screw Your Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix It
http://gizmodo.com/5944761/does-ios-6-have-a-wi+fi-bug
How To Fix Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue After Upgrading To iOS 6
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/09/fix-wi-fi-connectivity-issue-after-upgrading- to-ios-6.html
iOS 6 iPad 3 wi-fi "connection fix" for netgear router
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWS4ha-dn0
Apple's iOS 6 Wi-Fi problems
http://www.zdnet.com/apples-ios-6-wi-fi-problems-linger-on-7000004799/
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Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
WiFi Connecting/Troubleshooting
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/
How to Fix: My iPad Won't Connect to WiFi
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/How-To-Fix-My-Ipad-Wont-Connect -To-Wi-Fi.htm
iOS: Connecting to the Internet
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
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http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
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