I think I just like the box

[bridalshop]

That's the box my ipad came in. I've been going over posts for 3 days on hints on how to get this thing working. I have connected to my network and have signal strength but Safari says there is "no connection to internet" after I click it to go on line.
Have done all that has been suggested here but still nothing.
On the router have changed gb to b...it's on chan 11.
Have re booted the router...several times
Have re set, forget this network, renew lease.
Did a hard boot on ipad

Here's the thing, the ip address in the ipad starts with 169 router starts with 192 but for all the re booting on the router the 169 ip on the ipad wont change. I'm thinking this is my problem so has anyone got some words of wisdom on how to correct this.

Got it for xmas and it connected and all was well. After recharging the battery I went to go on line and it started with "not connected to server" and all the other jargan that goes with it.
It may end up as a very expensive coaster, place mat, frisbee, fly swatter.....
Please help.

 

[Pocobear]

Is you router setup for DHCP (gives out addresses automatically) or is it set up for STATIC, where you have to find an available address and set it into the iPad. If the iPad is giving it a 169.x.x.x address, that means the router isn't giving it an address (192.x.x.x) or the iPad isn't seeing the address he's been given by the router.

You should be set for G not B on the router.

Try another channel on the router. If you have a lot of wifi signals around you, you may need to try several channels. The fact that it worked at first, suggest that someone had their router turned off, or just got an new one and started it up after your first use. In the USA we only have 11 channels to chose from, in Europe they have 13 channels, I think. No idea about Canada, probably the same as the USA.

Try this, go into the router and look at the table of addresses, and pick an address that's not being used. Enter that into the iPad and change from DHCP to STATIC, as long as it's in the range of addresses that the router is set up for, it should work.

As you are doing this, always do the router reset, the forget this network and iPad reset after any changes. So tedious, I know, but networking always is. It's black magic and the spells sometimes don't work right, be careful and don't turn anyone into a frog.

 

[BrennB]

Did you reboot/powercycle your router as an attempt to fix? Depending on router/modem setup.. if its two individual parts unplug from outlet your router first then modem (from power.. not just turn off. take the plug out). Then reverse the process after a full minute off line. Plug in modem, get all your lights up then plug in router.. check PC to be sure your connection is reestablished. If all is well go to ipad, forget network. reboot ipad (power down then power up) and go to settings to connect to the network fresh.

If modem and router are all in one just unplug from wall for full minute. See if that helps.
Alternatively we can set up the ipad with a static ip to force the connection. Do you have trouble with outside wifi? like Starbucks or McD's or whatever?

 

[bridalshop]

Thank for the input Pocobear & BrennB. Will take another kick at the cat tomorrow cause I can't see out of my eyes any more tonight !!
Thanks again

 

[stever]

Quick tip.
Generally, if you have no connection, then you will have a 169.x.x... Or 0.0.

So the 169 isn't telling you much useful.

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[bridalshop]

Today wih fresh eyes & brain and at the end of my rope here is my solution and presto ipad now online and doing all things beautiful.
I disabled the security key on my router !
I live in the country...hroses & cows so it's not a problem here but when we go to AZ we need to secure it. Maybe a new router but maybe my modem settings were also part of the problem with the security key when it was set because the router wouldn't take a NEW key. For now it's open and it works. If any one has thoughts on a modem setting I'm all ears.
Thanks in advance

 

[slothead]

Today wih fresh eyes & brain and at the end of my rope here is my solution and presto ipad now online and doing all things beautiful.
I disabled the security key on my router !
I live in the country...hroses & cows so it's not a problem here but when we go to AZ we need to secure it. Maybe a new router but maybe my modem settings were also part of the problem with the security key when it was set because the router wouldn't take a NEW key. For now it's open and it works. If any one has thoughts on a modem setting I'm all ears.
Thanks in advance

Aw rats. You got it working. I was gonna buy it from you $10.
Congrats... Have fun with it. Leaving ABQ in about an hour.

 

[bridalshop]

Oh I would of sent it to you for FREE...kept the box cause it's useful, but not so much anymore. I love this thing. You know what they say "an apple a day".
Cheers

 

[Hasty]

That box has the most awesome battery life.......don't throw it away!
Glad to hear you're fixed.