Connecting iphone to home wireless
hello! ^_^
I've been searching for an answer to my question before posting, but i'm getting a little desperate so i thought i'd try here..There was a post about something similar to this but i wasn't sure if this was exactly what he ment and the answer was only "no" so i wasn't 100% sure >_<
Anywho, i wanted to get an iphone on the cheapest plan with optus which currently for the 3gs has only like 100mb data allowance, which i KNOW i will go over since i download alot of stuff, but my home broadband data plan with TPG is 50gig/month.
- Am i able to connect my iphone to my home network and not use ANY of the 100mb on the phone plan?so it uses up my 50gig instead..
So i can just download all the music/games/apps (Bigger files) at home and never go over the 100mb, cept maybe facebook and checking a few other things that don't use much when i'm not at home?
-Also will being with TPG at home and optus on my iphone make a difference or prevent me from being able to do it like this?
Thank you for your time! If this is possible then i will definately get an iphone, whether it's the 3Gs or iphone 4. Would definately prefer the 4 but going to have to wait and see the price/plans first ^_^
You're welcome.
With cellular data or internet access turned off and wi-fi access turned on, the only internet connection your iPhone can have is via an available wi-fi network only.
The option to turn cellular data or internet access off will be available with firmware update 4.0 to be released for the iPhone 3G and 3GS on 6/21.
The option to turn cellular data or internet access off is not available at this time. This will be a new feature included with firmware update 4.0. Firmware version 4.0 will be pre-installed on the iPhone 4. If you purchase a 3GS instead that shipped with the current firmware version pre-installed, you can install firmware update 4.0 on the 3GS, which will be released on 6/21.
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Some things to try first:
1. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord for 30 seconds or longer) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
2. Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.
3. Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto or Channel 6 is best). Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
4. Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
5. Renew IP Address: (especially if you are droping internet connection)
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Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
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To follow up on my question. Only because this is the first time I am using this forum.
I have owned the iPad for approximately six months.
I have been using the iPad at home thru my wireless network, no problems.
In addition to my IPad I connect to the intent with my laptop, and my cell phone. No problem.
Suddenly approximately five days ago I have not been able to connect my IPad to the Internet. Laptop and cell phone still connect.
However when I leave my home I am able to connect my IPad from the Public Library and from Starbucks.
Can anyone give me some advice on how to get connected from my home.
Not sure how or when I can expect a response to this problem.
Thanks
Bill
<Email Edited by Host>Thanks, however I am not familiar with the Sleep and Homekey buttons on my IPad.
What I plan to do when I get home from Starbucks is, Settings/general/Reset/reset network
I have rebooted my router no luck.
Am I missing something on not knowing about the Sleep and Homekey?
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