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iPad suddenly won’t connect to my home Wi-Fi

August 17, 2026 2 answers
Asked by MellowQuokka42
My iPad was connecting normally a few days ago, but it suddenly stopped joining my home Wi-Fi. I haven't changed anything on the router or network. So far I've reset the iPad's network settings, installed all available system updates, and disabled Private Wi-Fi Address, but nothing has fixed it. The iPad can connect to a different Wi-Fi network, so I'm wondering what I should check on my home router or whether there's another iPad setting I've missed.
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PixelHarbor19
Try switching the router’s Wi-Fi frequency or network band. In some cases, changing from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz—or testing the other band—can get the iPad connected again. If both bands use the same network name, temporarily giving them separate names may make troubleshooting easier.
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BrightCedar7
Since the iPad connects to another Wi-Fi network, the iPad’s Wi-Fi hardware is probably fine and the problem is likely with the home router. Restart both the router and iPad, then remove the saved network from the iPad and add it again. You can also check the router’s connected-device settings and reboot it fully before trying again.
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