iPhone can't find WiFi network. Wireless network concept

If your iPhone does not find the Wi-Fi network, do not rush to immediately take the device to a service center. First, you can try connecting to the Internet in modem mode. If the mobile Internet works, but the smartphone does not find the Wifi network, restart the device. Methods for restoring the operation of the Wi-Fi module are quite varied and depend on the causes of the malfunction.

Reasons for lack of wireless connection on iPhone

Even reliable Apple technology may fail periodically. Some users encounter this problem - when using demon wired connection the gadget finds the network, but at some point it turns out that Wifi is disabled, and the home network has disappeared from the settings. If your iPhone does not find the Wi-Fi network, but other devices work fine on the Internet, try to fix the problem yourself using simple instructions.

The main reasons that lead to the fact that it is not possible to connect via Wifi to home network:

• hardware failure
• software glitch
• mechanical damage to the phone

Mechanical damage can be prevented by following the rules for using the phone. It is almost impossible to prevent the occurrence of software and hardware failure. If problems are not corrected promptly, other problems with your iPhone may occur.

What to do if your phone does not find an access point

If your iPhone does not find the Wi-Fi network, the first thing you need to do is reboot your router. If other devices see the wireless network, but the smartphone does not catch the network, most likely the problem is not in the Wi-Fi module, but in the software.

For your iPhone to start finding the Wifi network, try the following actions:

• reboot the router
• reboot your phone (press the reboot button)
• put iPhone into modem mode
• check adapter and access point parameters
• change the channel and region in the router settings
• change the password for the access point
• reset network settings
• make a backup and reflash your iPhone
• update operating system
• execute full reset gadget parameters

These methods most often help when the iPhone does not find the Wi-Fi network. If these methods do not help restore your wireless connection, check your router settings.

How to configure a router

Sometimes the reason that Apple technology does not detect a wireless network lies in the router parameters that have gone wrong. Try the following:

• reset
• connect again

But not always, if you reboot the router and try to connect, you will be able to solve the problem. If you are sure that the iPhone's Wi-Fi network settings are correct and correct operation software, as well as hardware, try the following steps with your wireless router:

• update the router software
• reset the settings and reboot the router
• change the encryption type in the adapter settings
• update the wireless device IP address
• change your network connection password
• change the ipv6 protocol to another

After completing the steps, be sure to reboot the router (click Reset button) - then you can try to connect. If your smartphone still does not find the Wifi network, try restarting your phone and trying to connect again. If the gadget does not see the Wi-Fi network even after these steps, most likely the problem is in the iPhone hardware.

Having no experience and necessary tools, you should not open the device yourself and try to restore the Wi-Fi network. Illiterate actions can cause damage to other elements of the internal system, so it is better to seek help from experienced specialists.

Professional wireless setup

If you want to inexpensively and efficiently restore your wireless Internet network, use the services of qualified professionals registered on the YouDo website. Certified technicians will promptly come to you to check the access point settings and restore the signal. Yudu performers will conduct a thorough diagnosis and determine the reason why you cannot connect to the Wifi network, after which they will repair the Wi-Fi Apple gadget.

Even such a frequently used function as connecting to a Wi-Fi network may fail for some reason. But you can fix the problem yourself, after first finding out the cause of the breakdown.

Why iPhone won't connect to the network

The device may not connect to the network for the following reasons:

• the password is entered incorrectly;
• WLAN settings are lost;
• the signal level is not strong enough;
• there are problems on the side of the router or the operator providing the Internet;
• happened Wi-Fi failure module.

If you cannot determine which reason is relevant in your case, then use all the instructions described below in turn.

Troubleshooting

You should start by rebooting your device: turn off your iPhone and turn it on again. Perhaps this is what will help get rid of the problem. If not, then proceed to checking the password.

Wrong password

The first time you connect to a polluted network, you will have to enter a password. If you enter it incorrectly, the device will not be able to connect to the channel. To be able to re-enter your password, follow these steps:

1. While in the device settings, go to the Wi-Fi block.

   Open the Wi-Fi section

2. Find the desired network and click on the “Information” icon, which looks like an i in a circle.

   Click on the “Information” icon

3. In the options that open, click the “Forget this network” button.

   Click the “Forget this network” button

4. Return to the list of networks and re-enter the password.

   Enter the password and connect to the network

Very often the reason lies in the fact that the network distributed by the router has ceased to be working. This can happen for many reasons, for example, the router was overloaded with a large number of connected devices, or the signal was lost due to problems on the side of the operator providing the Internet.

Turn off and turn on the router again

Make sure that the Internet works by trying to use it not through a router, but through a computer directly. If the connection is stable, restart the router and try connecting to Wi-Fi from your mobile device again.

Video: what to do if iPhone does not connect to Wi-Fi network

If rebooting the router does not help fix the problem, then you should try resetting it to factory settings. You only need to perform one action: hold down the Reset button, usually located on the back panel of the router, for 10–15 seconds. A successful reset will be indicated by an automatic reboot of the router. After performing a reset, the network password will be reset and you will have to try connecting to Wi-Fi from your phone again.

Press the Reset button for 10–15 seconds

Resetting network settings

Perhaps we got lost iPhone settings. They can be reset to factory settings without affecting other settings, files and applications of the device:

Wi-Fi module failure

Responsible for signal reception Wi-Fi module, built into the iPhone. But it may be broken if the phone is dropped or opened. The device itself will notify you about a module failure - in the settings wifi icon will turn gray. The only way to repair the module - take the device to a specialized service center, leaving the matter to qualified specialists. pay attention to guarantee period phone, it may not have expired yet, and you can get your iPhone fixed for free. Detailed information O service centers search on the official Apple website.

The Wi-Fi icon has turned gray

The phone may not connect to the Wi-Fi network due to an incorrectly entered password, or incorrect network or router settings. The only reason that you cannot fix on your own is a breakdown of the module that controls the Wi-Fi network.

Many users of branded phones such as iPhone 4s and 5s have at least once encountered problems connecting to Wi-Fi networks. In this article we will try to deal with them and help you in this difficult situation.

Possible problems

So, what problems can there be when connecting to wireless networks? Yours mobile device he just doesn't see required Wi-Fi a network that you know for sure exists (for example, we are talking about your own home network). Or when connecting it throws some errors. It is also worth noting this option when the Wi-Fi signal level drops sharply, or you are disconnected from the Network by itself. You may encounter a problem when, after seemingly connecting to the Internet, you cannot access any site.

By the way, some users often complain that Wi-Fi does not work automatically after the update. Let's deal with these problems together!

There are solutions

There are solutions to every situation! And here are the step-by-step instructions:

If you cannot find a network, you should try the following:

1. It is worth checking again whether there is a network among all available for your device. To do this, you need to go to the settings and find the Wi-Fi item there. If the network does not appear immediately, then you should wait a while;
2. come closer to the router distributing Wi-Fi, it is possible that the signal is simply not picked up by the device;
3. You can also reset your network settings, instructions are included below.

Video: iPhone does not connect to Wi-Fi network

Login to router settings

If you need to configure Wi-Fi router, which could be a solution to the problem, you should first go to its settings through the web interface. Of course, the list of all kinds of routers is very large and we will not describe here how to enter the settings of each. We will describe only general instructions for all routers:

That's all - you are in the router settings. There is usually a Wi-Fi or Wireless section on the left. This is where the network settings are made, including the access password (key). You can find the settings for each router separately in another article on our website.

TP-Link, by the way, has created for this special program Tether. Working with the web interface may seem like a very complicated process for many users, but when working through the special Tether application for all iOS devices and Android, setting up a router will not be a particularly difficult task, since it is simplified.

Reset

How to reset network settings:

This way you can reset absolutely all network settings, and this is:

1. full list Wi-Fi networks, with which you previously worked, and the saved passwords will also be lost;
2. also, those devices with which you worked via Bluetooth and those with which you made contacts will also disappear;
3. VPN and APN settings will also be deleted.

If you want to reset your iPhone, which will be necessary if you accidentally set up a new device, but wanted to transfer data from the old one, then you will have to:

Changing the connection country

Another reason why your iPhone 4s does not connect to Wi-Fi may be the following:

Backing up and restoring data

If you don’t want to lose your precious data, then if your iPhone 4s or 5s breaks down, you should backup files. There are special services for this: iCloud and iTunes. So, all that remains is to look at how this is done and how to quickly and easily create all copies of the data. If you use iCloud service then everything is done quite simply, they are simply created backups V automatic mode, this will also work for all iOS devices.

To do this you need:

So, what should you do if you have lost your data and want to get it out of iCloud? Let's say you purchased new iPhone and want to copy data from the old one to it. Complete all requirements first initial setup systems of your iPhone. When you are offered one of three options, among which will be “Restore from iCloud copies", you should choose this option. From the list of all copies, select the one you created, it will be visible by name. There are some details that you need to keep in mind when using iTunes:

Backups are created even when you sync between your computer and your device. In order to be completely convinced of this, you need to go to iTunes program on your computer and go to the “Devices” tab. And there you will see the name of your device, and the date and time the backup was created will be indicated there.

To recover data from iTunes, you only need to connect iOS device to the computer where the backup copy is stored. Need to check again iTunes version installed on your computer. Go to “File”, from there to the “Devices” section and click “Restore from backup”. That's all!

Why won't my iPhone connect to Wi-Fi?

There are a fairly large number of reasons why the iPhone 5s does not connect to Wi-Fi.

Here is a list of them:

1. if the network is secure, make sure you enter the password correctly;
2. Make sure the network signal is strong enough. If the signal is weak and periodically disappears, then perhaps you are at the maximum range of Wi-Fi;
3. Your device may have been manufactured for sale in the United States. To do this, you will need to change the country in the router. We wrote above how to do this.

Video: How to reset settings on a TP-Link router

It's time to reboot the router

So, another reason why your iPhone stopped connecting to the router. The problem of accessing Wi-Fi from your iPhone can be solved with just one click of the router button. Reboot it, unplug it and turn it back on. But what if? Each device can have its own errors in operation, and the router is no exception! True, if other devices successfully connect to the same router, then the problem is unlikely to be there.

Reset and create a new password

What to do if you forgot your Wi-Fi password and can’t connect to it on your iPhone? Constantly entering the wrong Internet password?

It's time to reboot the router

We hope this article has fully told you what problems there may be with accessing Wi-Fi on iPhone 4s and 5s, how to solve them, as well as how to back up data and restore it if you purchase a new iOS device.

Hello! I don’t know if the question is appropriate, you are doing more global problems, providing... But I also had a problem. I use my iPhone heavily with all of its apps. They are known to use the Internet heavily. If I’m on the street, everything is clear, I need to use the mobile Internet. But if I’m at work or at home, I can use my home or work Wi-Fi. Please tell me how to set up (connect) wi-fi on an iPhone so as not to overpay for it.

If the buyer does not even know all the functions and iPhone capabilities, and when purchasing is guided only by the “prestige” of the brand itself, then within a few days the opinion of the owner of the new phone may change greatly - the iPhone is extremely Internet dependent. If the phone does not need access to the network to carry out the simplest actions (calling or sending an SMS), then in all other respects without iPhone Internet becomes helpless.

If we look at standard iOS applications, we can confidently identify more than half of the applications that require Internet access to one degree or another. If previously an iPhone user could control all these applications without launching and without fear of overusing traffic, then with the introduction Push functions Notification in the third version of the operating system began to create problems. The reason for this was the regular exchange of traffic to monitor the status of notifications. This feature allows inactive applications to receive Latest updates to the server and notify the user about this without activating the corresponding applications on the phone.

Before in operating system iOS multitasking appeared, the Push Notification function was an excellent alternative, although it was not full replacement. In addition, the function has become very convenient and was liked by many phone users. For example, the owner of the phone could receive a notification about the receipt of a new letter by e-mail without opening any special applications. Or another example - Push notifications are used mobile applications social networks to report important events, invitations to friends or sent personal messages. To some extent, this helped people avoid spending too much time on in social networks. However, the convenience of the Push Notification function also brought a number of problems, one of the main ones being the regular exchange of phone traffic and mobile operator. The volume of traffic is quite small, but when mobile Internet is charged at 100 kBytes or in other parts, each such request can “eat up” a certain amount of money, and if push notifications work on several applications at once, then in the end the amount can turn out to be considerable. The same problem affected buyers of iPhones with a 3G module. The same situation occurs with some standard iOS applications, requiring access to the Internet.

To be fair, it is worth noting that almost everyone now requires Internet access. modern smartphones. In order not to be unfounded, we will give the following example. We leave the iPhone overnight and don’t use it until the next day, except for one received call. Statistics on the phone will show that in a completely passive state, the smartphone exchanges packets of 900 incoming and 250 outgoing kilobytes. Depends on tariff plan, if you multiply such an expense by 31 days, then the cash costs can become quite impressive. Everything is new anyway iPhone users in the first month of use they are constantly surprised by the increasing costs of cellular communication. One way to cut costs is to turn off push notifications or set up Wi-Fi in places you frequent, such as home or work.

The simplest way Wi-Fi settings on iPhone – setting up your own home access point or installing a Wi-Fi router. If you have not yet installed home Wi-Fi, we recommend purchasing the necessary equipment. To set up Wi-Fi on an iPhone you don’t need any special knowledge, skills or qualifications. Apple devices are easy to use. All you need to know is the SSID access key in own network. If you are setting up an access point at home, then this key will be known to you. The phone itself will offer a complete list of available wireless networks whenever you try to use an application that requires Internet access. When connected to home wireless network The phone will automatically receive an IP address and become part of the network as part of the settings.

It will be much more problematic Wi-Fi connection to the corporate network at work. If you are not an employee technical support your organization, getting wireless connected can be challenging. It’s good if a company takes the issue of Internet access for its employees seriously and has a direct Internet host for employees and clients. In this case, use wireless communication greatly simplified. Once connected, your iPhone will automatically switch to Wi-Fi mode, as soon as you enter range of the corporate wireless network. It so happens that we don’t really like to distribute the Internet to everyone, so for the most part, if an organization has Wi-Fi, then it “looks” at corporate network, and Internet access is provided through a proxy server. This is also not a problem, since setting up a proxy on an iPhone is very simple.

If necessary, you can register a static IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS server. The proxy server can support authorization. In this case, you need to be on good terms with system administrator, who can create a personal account for you on the proxy server or configure an existing one. The main thing is that your actions do not pose a danger to the company’s local network.

Settings Wi-Fi at home and at work will give you serious freedom of action, since considering how much time a person spends at home or at work, saving on mobile internet becomes very noticeable.

Today, users increasingly need to access global resources or from anywhere on the map of a city, country, or world. Provide opportunities for comfortable work and entertainment, searching for information using a computer, laptop, mobile phone when outside the office or home, wireless connection technology allows. Today, the most famous local network in the world using this technology is WLAN. What is it, how does it function and how is this network connected? You will find out the answers to these questions by reading the article below.

Wireless network concept

WLAN stands for Wireless Local, translated into Russian as “wireless the local network". In the process of its work, to establish communication, it uses not cable networks (as in the case of a conventional wired connection), but radio frequencies. This makes it independent of a specific space and accessible to large quantity users. Most popular on this moment technology over radio waves is Wi-Fi.

Communication between WLAN and Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is an acronym derived from the shortening of the term Wireless Fidelity, that is, “wireless reliability”. Thanks to the use of this technology, users gain access to the network throughout its coverage area. Most laptops are marked Wi-Fi - this means that they are compatible with WLAN networks.

What is wireless network coverage and what does it depend on? It's nothing but a zone Wi-Fi coverage, within which users can move without losing the connection. Typically, the distance over which signals can be transmitted is about 100 meters. This depends on many factors, in particular on the number of obstacles and their type. In any case, WLAN is a more reliable connection method than cable networks. At the same time, the number of users is practically unlimited, and the range can be expanded by establishing overlapping (additional) access points and increasing the number of users in one zone.

WLAN on the phone

You can access the virtual network not only from a computer/laptop, but also from a mobile phone. What is WLAN on a phone and how to use it? In essence, this is the usual wireless Internet, but not on a laptop PC, but on your mobile phone. This feature is now built into everything. modern models and can be very convenient. For example, you can use Wi-Fi while sitting in a cafe or waiting for your flight at the airport - in general, in any public place, where there is an appropriate coverage area. Moreover, using the service is usually free and does not depend on the presence/absence of a SIM card. The only negative is that the battery drains quite quickly. You can connect Wi-Fi (WLAN) in your phone's "Wireless networks" settings if you are within range of an access point.

Benefits of WLAN

Local wireless networks are used as an extension or alternative cable networks. Their installation is absolutely justified and, moreover, recommended in cases where cable installation is economically impractical and inconvenient. WLAN installation allows you to save money and time required for laying wires. Thus, we can highlight its main advantages:

• ensuring access to the network and the Internet regardless of the user’s location (freedom of movement + freedom to obtain information);
• simplicity and fast speed construction;
• low cost of use;
• possibility of easy network expansion;
• compatibility with various types/models of devices.

The advantages of a wireless network can hardly be overestimated (whether it is used indoors or outdoors), and therefore setting up a WLAN in an apartment/house is an excellent solution for ensuring comfortable work on the Internet, especially if several family members need access at once. Below is a guide on how to connect it.

Connecting and setting up a WLAN network

What is a home wireless network and what elements does it consist of? It will consist of a modem/router (access point) and one or more computers (clients). It is assumed that you already have a modem or router, Internet connection and the necessary WLAN driver (if required, it can be easily downloaded online for any model of wireless adapter).

First you need to position the router correctly:

Step by step guide

Let's move on to setting up the access point (that is, the router):

1. We go to any browser and enter the IP address of our modem. You can find it in the documentation supplied with the device. Press the Enter button.
2. We are asked to enter a login and password. They can also be found in the relevant documents. Usually the default pair is admin/1234 (but may vary).
3. We get to the main menu and find the WLAN item. How to connect a wireless network? Opposite Wireless Lan, check the box to activate. IN next line Name (SSID) enter the name of your network (under which it will be shown in the list available networks). Next, write the name of the region, and set Auto in the Channel field. Click "Apply".
4. Let's go to the encryption settings ( various methods). Open the Wireless Settings tab and select WPA (or WPA2) - this security protocol is better than the outdated 802.1x. Next, you will need to enter a password (depending on the router model, it may be called differently - Pre-shared Key/Security Ecryption, etc.). It must be at least 15-22 characters. Click "Accept".
5. Now you need to enter the names of those devices that will have access to your wireless network. Select them from the list of connected equipment in the Setup Access List (Advanced/Wireless Settings menu).
6. The final touch: check the box next to Turn Access Control On. Yours is ready secure network Wlan.
7. What is a VPN? This is private virtual network between an access point (router) and a computer, which is recommended to be used for secure data transfer within the network. For this there is Hotspot program Shield.
8. To configure all client computers on the network, use the setup wizard and set all the parameters that the access point uses.

By following the instructions above, you can independently set up a wireless WLAN network, protected by a reliable one. Now you will have your own Wi-Fi coverage area at home - and using the Internet will become even more convenient and easy.