No longer connect to my network automatically

I've always been automatically connected to my AE network when logging on to my acount or waking up from sleep while logged on but that's no longer true anymore. I now have to select the network from the airport icon in the menu bar. I'm not prompted for my password. In Network Preferences, my network is specified to be joined by default.
If it makes any difference, this started occuring after I lost my network. I reset the base station and re-established the network using setup assistant using the same network name. Any ideas?

Yes, I had tried that. I solved the problem though I'm not sure how. I switched to automatic and back to specifed and now connect as expected.

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why is it that when i upgraded to ios 6, my ipad 2 no longer connects to known networks automatically?

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)
    •    Launch Settings app
    •    Tap on Wi-Fi
    •    Tap on the blue arrow of the Wi-Fi network that you connect to from the list
    •    In the window that opens, tap on the Renew Lease button
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iOS 6 Wifi Problems/Fixes
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
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
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
Fix Slow WiFi Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0
How To Fix iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue http://tinyurl.com/7nvxbmz
Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.
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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

Macbook Pro will no longer connect to my network automatically

My network used to connect automatically and now I have to manually connect. In Network Connections it doesn't show to be set up any longer so I set it up again but it will not save it after I shut down. Any ideas? Thanks!

Try loging into your router settings and just change the name of your network. That usually works for me.

No longer connects to my network automatically

I've always been automatically connected to my AE network when logging on to my account or waking up from sleep while logged on but that's no longer true anymore. I now have to select the network from the airport icon in the menu bar. I'm not prompted for my password. In Network Preferences, my network is specified to be joined by default.
Any idea on how to get my iMac automatically connect while staring ?

Go to, System Preferences, Network.
Press the configure button after highlighting Airport.
Select the Airport button/tab.
Set, "By default, join" to "Preferred networks."
Use the + sign to add a new connection.
Drag the new setting to the top of the list and delete the previous settings.
Press, "Apply Now" and you're done.
This has been covered in the forums numerous times.

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JEM24 , your suggestion is included in:
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JEM24 wrote:
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Although there is one little thing that I've noticed. The iMac works properly, but I tried to software update to see if that may help my Minecraft sound issue (as I still don't think only having 2GB instead of 4GB would cause such a problem) but the software update application won't work. Running the "Software Update" from the apple menu on the toolbar gains no response, nothing happens. If I run the software update from system preferences, the application icon appears for a second, then disappears (as in the blank app. icon, the blank canvas with the pencil, pen and ruler in the bottom right corner). It does this every time I try to run it. It did work when the computer was crashing, but this started when on one of the occasions I ran the app. while it was crashing. Since this occured during the crashes, and still occurs now, I'm wondering did something simlar happen minecraft, as it's sound disappeared during the crashes and is still gone now.
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Have 2 ipads setup the same but 1 no longer connects to the network. Have reset network settings and tried to reconnect but no luck. Any advice?

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IBook can no longer connect to wireless network

I have a wireless network set up in my home using a Linksys wireless router. While it has worked fine in the past, I can no longer connect to it with my G4 iBook running 10.3.9. It shows up in my network connections with a strong signal but when I open a browser it can't connect to the internet. When I try to open 'Internet Connect' to explore the issue I get the spinning beach ball and have to Force Quit. When I open the network status window, I get a message for Airport that says "Airport is connected to the network 'name of my network'. Airport does not have an IP address and cannot connect to the Internet".
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Is there a setting in the iPhone, where it connects to free wi-fi or unsecured wi-fi automatically whenever available?
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If this Apple TV has died, I will get a 3rd Gen Apple TV, but wiill then have to work through the HDMI to Composite video + Audio issues, as this Apple TV is connected to our older (non-HDMI) TV.

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Next, disconnected the ethernet cable. ATV1 froze and was restarted using the Menu + ( - ) combo on the remote. Re-ran diagnostics yeilds: Apple TV is working fine.
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I have a small network in my home office and as of lately cannot connect on the wireless side for some reason.
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I have an Intel MacMini connected to the router via ethernet. I also my G5 connected to the modem via ethernet. Then I have just my MB Pro wit it's APExtreme card to connect anywhere in the house via the wireless portion of the network.
Now, I have always been able to connect to my network. I have simple wep protection and can connect to coffee shop hot spots outside my home (so I know the problem is not in my MB Pro or in the card). It has got to be in the router setup.
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Try the basics first:
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System Preferences>Network
Click the Assist Me button.
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Research Knowledge Base for network problems that pertain to the OS that is currently installed on your computer. See these basic networking KB Articles: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1401 AirPort troubleshooting guide
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4628 Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712 Using network locations in Mac OS X
Manually provided DNS server addresses are higher priority than DHCP's
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1714 Solutions for connecting to the Internet, setting up a small network, and troubleshooting
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What to do when you can't connect to the Internet
Also, run the Airport Utility app which is located inside the Utilities folder.
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If using a Linksys router, contact LinkSys Customer Support and/or post in their forums.
If using Apple's Airport, please re-post over in one of the AirPort Forums.

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In an effort to reduce hacking on my laptop, I configured server access restrictions at the BIOS level. In any case, I was left without the ability to connect to ANY network. Ethernet, WiFi, USB WAN prepaid access card.
I then relaxed all BIOS restrictions and after that, I can connect to a WiFi Network however, I still can´t browse.
After getting advice from a couple of friends, I:
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Not good politically nevertheless my life is stable, thanks. I'm in Lahore.
It's nice to hear that your internet is up again.
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