iPad Pro (2018) Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix It
If your iPad Pro 2018 suddenly stops connecting to Wi-Fi, don’t panic—it’s usually a software glitch, a network hiccup, or a router issue you can fix with a few quick steps. Before assuming it’s a hardware problem, try these proven fixes that have helped many iPad users get back online.
1. Reboot Your Router or Modem
Sometimes the problem isn’t your iPad—it’s your internet equipment.
- Turn off your modem/router and unplug it from the power source.
- Wait 30–60 seconds, then plug it back in and power it on.
- Once all indicator lights are stable, try reconnecting your iPad to Wi-Fi.
This simple reset can clear out router glitches that block devices from connecting.
2. Restart Your iPad Pro
A soft reset can flush out minor system errors interfering with Wi-Fi.
- Press and hold the Power button + Volume Up until the power slider appears.
- Drag the slider to turn off your iPad.
- After 30 seconds, press the Power button again to turn it back on.
Try connecting to your Wi-Fi network again after rebooting.
3. Forget the Wi-Fi Network and Reconnect
If your iPad is stuck trying to connect or keeps failing, remove the saved Wi-Fi profile.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap the “i” icon next to your Wi-Fi network.
- Tap Forget This Network, then confirm.
- Reboot your iPad.
- Go back to Settings > Wi-Fi, select the network, and re-enter the password.
4. Reset Network Settings
If your iPad still won’t connect, this reset wipes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and VPN configurations—often fixing persistent connection issues.
- Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset.
- Tap Reset Network Settings.
- Enter your passcode and confirm.
- Your iPad will restart automatically.
Reconnect to your Wi-Fi network afterward.
5. Perform a Factory Reset (Last Resort)
If nothing else works, you may be dealing with a corrupted system file or deeper iOS issue. A full reset can clear it up—but back up your data first.
- Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content and Settings.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your iPad to factory settings.
- After the reset, set up your iPad as new and try connecting to Wi-Fi again.
You can also restore using iTunes or Finder if you prefer doing it through a computer.
Still Can’t Connect? Try This:
- Check for service outages by calling your internet provider.
- Test other devices to see if they can connect to the same Wi-Fi network.
- If none of them can, the issue is with the router.
- Try connecting your iPad to a different Wi-Fi network (like at a friend’s house or public hotspot) to see if it connects elsewhere.