My phone says I am connected to wifi in settings, but phone shows 3G connection

My settings say that I am connected to my home Wi-Fi network, but I still have 3g connection on my phone. My iPhone would automatically connect at home until yesterday when this problem occurred. I have turned off the iPhone, turned off wifi and turned it back on, disconnected to my network and reconnected with my password, and nothing will work. In Settings, under Wi-Fi, it is ON, then there is a checkmark by my network name, followed by the padlock symbol and the wifi bars that show a strong connection. But at the top of my phone by the AT&T logo, it still says 3G, and I know it is 3G because I have tried to do some things that require wifi and an error pops up and says that I'm not connected. How do I fix this to get my iPhone to connect back to my home wifi network?

I would also try resetting Network Settings on the phone. Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings. Phone will automatically reboot. Then you can try to reconnect to the WiFi network again.

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Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like the computer wont connect to networks. I see you have used network diagnostic. I would recommend that you read this article, there are a lot of other things you can do in this article that may be able to help you resolve or isolate the issue.
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Go to Settings>Safari>Cookies and Data.
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Did you reset the iPod by holding the sleep and home button until the Apple logo comes back again?
Did you reset the network settings on your iPod in Settings/General/Reset?
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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 the router
- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
- Wi-Fi: Unable to connect to an 802.11n Wi-Fi network
- iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
- 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.
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Hi ..
Reset the device:
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings
If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings
You may have to re enter your Wi-Fi password.
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hmm, well I would say that raises the possibility of an issue with your ipad, and lessens one with your router.
What version iOS are you using? Update
Then Its time to try a restore.
How to update your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
How to back up and restore (iCloud and iTunes)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

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My phone says I am connected to wifi in settings, but phone shows 3G connection

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