Ipad unable to join network

iPad mini, using my network just fine for several weeks now. Was having a problem with online games loading, so went to wi-fi settings and clicked "Renew Lease". Now I can no longer connect. Keeps telling me "unable to join network". Laptop connects fine. Turned iPad off, forgot network, nothing works.

Usually it's because you are not connecting to the internet via wifi.
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
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
Additional things to try.
Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
Change the channel on your wireless router. Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
Another thing to try - Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
 Cheers, Tom

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my router is DLink Dir-615, and the iPhone 4(ios5.x),iPad2(ios5.x) and notbooks(windows 7) can connect to the router successfully.
And I tried to reset iPad mini's network, even reset all the settings, but still no luck.
I doubt it is the hardware issue of iPad mini. Pleasesssssssssssssse, HELP ME OUT OF IT.
plus, I tried setting virtual host with Windows 7, still no luck.

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802.11 Mode :Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b
Channel Width :20MHz
Channel :13
WISH :Active
Wi-Fi Protected Setup :Enabled/Configured
These are my settings! (copy paste)
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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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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

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Im trying to connect my iPad 2 to my mobile hotspot on my LG G2 cellphone as I've done numerous times before. At first it was "unable to locate network". Now my hotspot is showing up but when i enter my password it's" unable to join network". Ive tried restarting my cell and Ipad. Ive reset network settings. Ive also turned Wi-Fi on and off. Ive also turned airplane mode on and off. I've even tried changing passwords. There's no "forget this network" option next to my hotspot name. My laptop connects to my mobile hotspot just fine. I use my iPad for my son's speech therapy apps. It's so important I get this working! Any suggestions?

Test your iPad on some other networks. If it doesn't work there either it may have developed a hardware problem. If it does work there take a closer look at your hotspot.

Wi-fi working on other devices. When trying to connect on ipad it states"unable to join network". Some of my efforts have resulted in short term connection, but then I lose it again.

anybody have any idea what would cause my wi-fi to state "unable to join network when all other devices are haveing no connection problem.?

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my ipad 2 has worked great with my wireless router for months. now i keep getting"unable to join network" error. i have reset the iPad and the router with no luck. the router is working fine any ideas?

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
Additional things to try.
Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
Change the channel on your wireless router. Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
 Cheers, Tom

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IOS6 with latest updates on 1Phone 5. I can never hold wifi at my home on iPhone for more than a few days without getting "unable to join network" Dismissng and resetting with new password never works. Always have to do hard reset to phone & router to eventually reconnect.
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Wasn't the last software update supposed to fix this widespread issue?

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I've reset my network settings , my wireless router is working fine, my iPhone keeps saying unable to join network.

Are there other devices that can connect to your Wi-Fi and work just fine?
You can troubleshoot this using http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398 as well. If you need to restore your iPhone at all, use http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766?viewlocale=en_US and http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414?viewlocale=en_US and set it up as new to see if this still happens. If it does, you might need a replacement

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