IPhone5 always unable to join any network!

I have had an iPhone5 for months but it has barely ever worked on wifi! I have done ALL the suggested actions on here e.g. airplane mode on then off, forget this network, reset network, tried it on various networks (home/work/public), rebooting, etc. All I ever get is unable to join the network "...". Can anyone please help?

What security is being used on the networks you want to join?
Are you enetering the Network Password correctly? This is the most common reason for failed connections.
Have you switched on your own Wi Fi hot spot in settings? If so turn it off.
Your iPhone should be able to join virtually any Wi Fi network.
If you continue to experience issues, make a Genius Bar appointment at your nearest Apple Store and get them to check it out.

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I think that you will have no problems connecting your iPods at the Apple store. But it is good idea that you can get them checked out.
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http://utalk.att.com/utalk/board/message?board.id=HSIA&message.id=9757
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Got my iPod this am..
looked too good to touch no pun intended.
I went through the instructions, interrupted with an offer to update_, which I did.
I then saw that the iPod was off line and went to set up the connection.
I do have a Time Capsule but I just use it as an external drive, I use Ethernet connections between it my Netopia router/modem which provides my Wi Fi for another computer.
I have a WPA-PSK security on the Netopia.
My Wi Fi shows up on available networks, I am asked for my password but then I get a message "Unable to join the network"
I must admit that my password is long (and a bit racy) my fingers a bit big, but I know that I have got it right on at least a few occasions.
I have tried entering the details on "Other network" with the same result.
Could my WPA-PSK be a problem?
I would be most grateful for any suggestions.
Various forms of this problem have appeared on this forum, but I think mine is a bit different.
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Thank you.
Went through that pretty well.
Finally solved it in 2 steps.
1. reset my modem/router to factory settings.
Odd situation, wireless settings, but dependent on ethernet connection.
2. read a post from Hong Kong re strange network settings.
On his advice, into network, changed location from Automatic to one of my choosing.
Bingo! everything came good.
Totally wireless connection. iPod jumped to it. Isn't it great when everything comes together?
I still wonder why it didn't take the signal from the WiFi part of my Modem/Router?
Probably just as well as it sorted my Time Capsule connections out, probably for the first time since I bought one back in early 2008, and its recent replacement when it joined the epidemic of sudden death recently.
Cheers

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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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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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Ipod wont connect to wifi, says "unable to join the network"

my ipod touch wont allow me to join my home wifi network, tells me "unable to join the network"

Does the iOS device connect to other networks?
Does the iOS device see the network?
Any error messages?
Do other devices now connect?
Did the iOS device connect before?
Try the following to rule out a software problem:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Power off and then back on your router
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- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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My other Imacs and my wife's Ipad 3 have no problem with conneccting. My Ipad keeps coming up with unable to join the network. Nothing has changed with passwords--it just refuses to join my secure network. A couple minutes ago, it connected for 10 seconds, then dropped the connection. Is there a way to reconfigure the Ipad to fix this major problem, as we dropped our carrier (saved a bunch of money) and just went wifi.
Thanks so much for any help with resolving my connection problem.
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Hello jaxgaryj,
The following article provides a number of potential resolutions for your WiFi issues.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
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My phone was using IOS 6.0 when this first started happening. I was able to join a public network (i.e. church, hotel). It connected the first time without problems. Then another time later I was unable to. I got the "unable to join the network" message. The phone can see the network.
I've tried several attempts. Tried the following:
- forget network (does not give this option anymore)
- turning wifi on and off
- reset network settings
- resetting the phone by holding the buttons for 10 seconds
I am able to connect to my home wifi without any problems and my work wifi, and possibly others.
My wifes phone is identical to mine and she is able to connect to the church's wifi.
I even tried the update to IOS 6.1 - same result.
Since these are public routers, I don't have the option to reset their hardware.
Suggestions?

Take it back and have it replaced as it is a hardware problem. I had the same problem with my iPhone 5 bought in July 2013 direct from the Apple Store and went thro hundreds of blogs to try & fix it but had no luck whatsoever. The only way I got it to work was to turn off the security on my router. This wasn't a viable option long term as well as the majority of other places that offer Wifi also use secure wif networks. There appears to be a problem with some batch of iphone 5's ( as per research online) not accepting the WPA 2 personal security settings due to a faulty chip or antenna using the 2.4GHz settings? Quality control must be a problem in their production line?
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Save yourself the massive headache and just get it replaced as glad I did!

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