Receiving "unable to join the network " after Iphone4 to IOS5

I have an Iphone 4, I upgraded to IOS5 and now I am not able to join my wireless network. I have an apple airport express. I have tried to reset the network settings on the phone, changed the SSID on the wireless from CAPS to lower case, removed encryption and left the network open to see if I can connect, but no luck. We also have a Iphone 3GS not yet upgraded and it connects to the same wireless network without any problems. Any suggestions, or is this a problem with the new IOS5.

I haven't had that problem though that doesn't mean it's not an iOS 5 glitch... It would probably mean a glitch if that 3GS also fails to connect after upgrading to iOS5.
I'd keep playing with different changes on the airport... chaning the channel, encryption, signal from 2.4 to 5.0 (i you have a newer model)
If all else fails... sadly you may need to do a full restore and go from there.
I use a 1st Gen time capsule and have no connection issues with any of the 4 devices I upgraded to iOS 5 (2 iPads, 2 iPhones)
You've tried the right possible fixes...
does your iOS 5 iPhone connect to any other network or just not yours??

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Receiving "Unable to join the network..." message.

I really hope someone can help. I have an iPod Touch 4G and I'm trying to get on to my network. Every time I enter my password I receive the message "Unable to join the network" I am able to connect and use the Internet if I disable security but I don't want to do that. I have tried all 11 channels and encryption types WPA, WPA2 and WEP. I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to networks and routers. My router does seem to be working fine. I even changed my router's password a few times and that didn't seem to help. This is very frustrating and I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you in advance.

I am also having the same problem whereas my iPod Touch 2G worked flawlessly before 4.1 I think.
Now I get random periods where it gives me the 'Unable to join the network" window even though it sees the network and has logged on many times before. I'm using an Airport Extreme and my Mac Mini has never had a problem connecting. Everything is properly updated, I've tried restarting the router, restarting the iPod, and resetting my network settings on the iPod.
This is one of those things that really irritates me about iOS. "Unable to join network" isn't enough information and theres no utilities that one can use to test the hardware of the device. There's no way for me to know whether the iOS is buggy or if the iPod has a problem with the wi-fi antenna, for example. I wish I had TechTool Pro for iPod. My guess is that there's a bug in 4.2.1 with wi-fi considering how many people are reporting wi-fi problems, but I really can't tell. All I know is everything worked fine before, now it doesn't even though the router is working properly.

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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.
Thank you.

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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Try power-cycling your wireless router (unplg for 30 seconds, plug back in). Here's a longer list of troubleshooting steps: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398.

HT204409 i'm receiving a message for unable to join the network when entering in the wifi password

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If you are having WiFi problems it is necessary to isolate whether the problem is with your network or your iPad. Note: Do NOT consider your network to be blameless if some other devices can connect to it.
First, test your iPad on some other networks: a friends, Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, etc.
If it works well there then the problem is probably with your network. Try restarting your WiFi router by removing power for 30 seconds. If that does not help check for a firmware update for your router. If none exists which corrects the problem consider replacing the router.
If your iPad does not function well on other networks it possibly has a hardware problem. Contact Apple Support or visit an Apple store for evaluation. They can provide a replacement if your iPad is bad.
If you need more help please give the make, model, and version of your WiFi router and how you have it configured.
See also here: http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/

Unable to join the network on Iphone 4

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Hi mcctigger,
I know it can be frustrating when you can't get on the internet.
Sounds like you've tried a few things, but I would suggest you follow the steps in the article below in the order presented:
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Confirm that your Wi-Fi router and Cable/DSL modem are connected to power and turned on.
Check whether other devices (portable computers, for example) are able to connect to the Wi-Fi network and access the Internet.
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Restart your iOS deviceHold the On/Off button until "slide to power off" appears. Slide to power off your device. When it is off, press the On/Off button to turn it back on.
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If you're unable to join a nearby Wi-Fi network
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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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HT5569 When I attempt to choose the wi fi network I set up my iPhone message says "unable to join the network." It's my network!

Recently, my iphone 4s lost connection with the wifi network I set up on my imac desktop. The message I receive is "unable to join the network..."
Can anyone offer a solution to this problem? Thanks!

Oh, so the problem has nothing at all to do with the iPhone ... it is that you cannot remember the network password! No wonder the iPhone cannot join the network.
Why not simply destroy the network and set up a new one with a password you remember?

TS1398 unable to join the network

Just received new iPhone 5. It sees local networks but keeps giveing me the "Unable to join the network". How do I mannually join the network? Or reset the individual network to allow me to put in another password. The first time I set it up I entered the wrong password and not it will not let me put in another password.
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I was unable to join the network on my iPhone 5 as well and it turned out that I had incorrectly entered the password (fat fingers). My network was working fine on my other iDevices. Yes, you'll need to reenter the network password again and to do that:
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7) Reenter Password!
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I have problem to my WiFi connection
I cant connect on WiFi home
and i have MSG unable to join the network
but my Iphone this is old iPhone 3
I need help how can I fix it and i don't know if my phone or the router the problem.
Pls help give me a easy answer and how i solve it.

Hello, thanks for your answer, I try that reset, nothing change but my WiFi router when I off it my WiFi it is back after a minute my WiFi it doesn't work again. I think my router WiFi is the problem because I try everything apple community they suggestion still not working.

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Add me to the list. . .and it happened right after the upgrade to 4.2.1. . .
Coincidence or just just a factor of wear and tear. I've tried 3 calls to Apple and they say the phone needs to be replaced.
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I have reset my network but still unable to join the network...

i was on a website and the screen went dark, i couldnt open any other pages after that even when i tapped the screen i got no response so i went into my... settings... general... reset... reset network settings.
now my wi-fi is" not connect" and i am "unable to join the network" ...............what have i done!!!

Read what i wrote here and try it.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/20759061#20759061

TS1398 My i-phone model MD654LL/A serial F17JWNAF8H2 says "Unable to join the network "sunday". This is my WIFI network I have had for years. My I pad has no problem connecting, but not my i-phone. I just tried my daughter's i-phone and it has same pro

My i-phone cannot connect to my wi fi-all of a suddon. My wife's i-phone 4 is connected to the wi-fi network.
I just tried to connect my daughter's i-phone 5, and could not connect message came up "unable to join the network "Sunday".
My I-pad is connected to Sunday also.
I tried the reset routine, and when I try to get on line, it asks for my password. I put it in and it stll says unable to hoin message.
Can someone help?

Reset your network settings. Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings

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