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kdsnider16
New Contributor
2 years ago

Recent fiber installation, not all devices connect to wifi.

Had fiber recently installed and setup at home was flawless. Until I tried connecting an older iOS iPad. I've patiently blown off using this device. Today while trying to install/connect a NEW securi...
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  • Darkatt's avatar
    Darkatt
    2 years ago

    make sure your wifi name has no spaces in it. 

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Darkatt
Honored Contributor
2 years ago

make sure your wifi name has no spaces in it. 

  • WiderMouthOpen's avatar
    WiderMouthOpen
    Esteemed Contributor
    2 years ago

    I use spaces in mine and I have never had a problem. Must vary by router and device. Seems some people have the same problem with special characters. Either way, it seems to be mostly a iOS problem, which OP has, so good tip.

    • Darkatt's avatar
      Darkatt
      Honored Contributor
      2 years ago

      ios devices and IOT devices will have a problem with spaces in SSID. Actually, never should have em according to specs. 

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        WiderMouthOpen
        Esteemed Contributor
        2 years ago

        I may change my SSID's now. Thanks for the tip.

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    kdsnider16
    New Contributor
    2 years ago

    no spaces