Wifi password rejected

Why does my iPad Air 2 on iOS 8.3 (and prior) keep rejecting my home network wifi password? Sometimes it will actually connect, but often fails. Sometimes with some degree of predictability, Iit will also boot me off the network if I do actually, finally do get online! I hope someone can help me with this - it's so frustrating! Thanks!

There are a few things you can try:
Reboot your modem/router...leave it off for a minute then boot it back up.  Now, see if you can connect & if the password is accepted.
If not,  on the iPad try Resetting Network Settings
Settings->General->Reset->Reset Network Settings.  You will be asked to login again with your password.

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