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How to Fix Wi-Fi Not Working on iPad (iPadOS)

Restore internet access with fast, high-success diagnostic steps.

Last verified: February 21, 2026

iPhone Wi-Fi issues are most commonly resolved by forgetting the network and reconnecting, which clears the stored credentials and forces a fresh DHCP negotiation rather than reusing a potentially stale lease. iOS also has a less well-known toggle — turning Airplane Mode on for 10 seconds and off again resets all radio stacks simultaneously, which often clears connection states that simply toggling Wi-Fi on and off misses. When issues persist across multiple networks, Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings rebuilds the entire network configuration from scratch, though it clears all saved Wi-Fi passwords.

Quick Steps

Follow in order for the fastest result.

  1. 1Toggle Wi-Fi off, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on from Quick Settings.
  2. 2Restart your router and modem: unplug from power for 30 seconds, reconnect, and wait 2 minutes for it to fully restart.
  3. 3Forget the Wi-Fi network and reconnect from scratch: tap the network name, select Forget, then re-enter the password.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my iPad (iPadOS) keep disconnecting from Wi-Fi?
This is often caused by iOS Wi-Fi Assist switching to cellular automatically, or a weak signal triggering disconnects. Go to Settings > Cellular > scroll down and disable Wi-Fi Assist.
How do I know if the Wi-Fi problem is my device or my router?
Test another device on the same network. If that device also has no internet, the problem is the router or ISP. If the other device works fine, the problem is your specific device. This single test narrows the diagnosis immediately.
Why does my iPad (iPadOS) show connected to Wi-Fi but has no internet?
Connected but no internet means your device reached the router but the router can't reach the internet, or there's a DNS/IP conflict. Restart the router first. If that doesn't help, follow the Fix Wi-Fi Connected but No Internet guide for your device.
Why can my iPad (iPadOS) see Wi-Fi networks but not connect to mine?
This typically indicates a password mismatch, a MAC address filter on the router blocking the device, or the router assigning all available DHCP leases. Try forgetting the network and reconnecting with the exact password. If you have a MAC filter enabled on the router, add your device's MAC address to the allowed list.

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