Fix: Unable to Join the Network – iPhone Won’t Connect Wireless Network

If you are having trouble connecting to a Wireless network using your iPhone, you may receive the following error message on your device.

Unable to join the network

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There are several reasons why your iPhone is not able to connect to a wireless network, check to ensure the following.

1. Ensure the wireless network you are connecting to is in adequate range. Sometimes, a wireless network with less than 3 bars fails security authentication trying to connect. In this case, you need to retry connecting several times before a link is established.

2. Try to Reset Network Settings. Note: This will erase all current wireless networks you joined and remembered in the past.

Go to Settings -> General -> Reset -> Reset Network Settings

3. Perform a soft reset on your iPhone. Hold home button and sleep/week button for 10 seconds until your iPhone reboots.

4. Check for an available iOS update for your iPhone. Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update

If you are still unable to join a wireless network, the wireless network may have too much interference for a successful connection.