How to Unlock Apple iPad Wi-Fi
By Todd Bowerman
The Apple iPad relies on a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet for many tasks, and though some models do support 3G connections while on the go, most rely on Wi-Fi while at home or in the office in order to minimize data usage and guarantee high speeds. If you are attempting to connect to Wi-Fi on your iPad and the network has a lock next to it, you will need to either log in with a password or disable the lock from your router’s control panel.
Log In With Lock
Step 1
Touch the “Settings” icon on your iPad tablet.
Step 2
Tap “Wi-Fi.” Select your network.
Step 3
Enter the correct network password and tap “Join.”
Disable Lock in Router Settings
Step 1
Open a Web browser on a PC or Mac that is already connected to the locked network.
Step 2
Enter the default address for the router control panel (see link in Resources). Type the administrator username and password to access the control panel.
Step 3
Open the “Wireless” or “Wi-Fi” section of the control panel and disable WPA protection. This will make the network completely open, removing the lock icon on the iPad.
Step 4
Save your changes and exit.
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Warnings
- Open Wi-Fi networks are not safe. Any nearby user can access the network and possibly capture the information you send and receive while using it. Set up a new administrator user name and password for the router as soon as you can.
- Information in this article applies to iPhones running iOS 6.1. It may vary slightly or significantly with other versions or products.