If you have no Wi-Fi on iPhone. Manual in three easy steps.

Posted on March 30, 2008
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What is the difference between Wi-Fi and EDGE?

Wi-Fi
1 It is faster than EDGE, but on a certain territory (not far from another Wi-Fi appliance, PC for ex.). There are also Wi- Fi hot spots (special places where Wi-Fi service is available).
The strength of the signal you can see on the Wi-Fi icon

2 To find any network choose Settings > Wi-Fi

3 Many of the Wi-Fi hot spots are free of charge. Use Safari to sign up for service

EDGE
1 functions only in the local carrier’s network coverage in the area you live.
If it is on you can see the EDGE icon on the top of the screen.
Use roaming charges if you are out of your network.
2 While you are using EDGE you can’t receive incoming calls!

Now the difference is clear and you know that the problem is in the iPhone.

Symptom

The Wi-Fi icon is on but still you can’t surf the Internet.
You tap Settings > Wi-Fi … but nothing happens. No IP Address or Subnet Mask.
Your iPhone has nothing like Wi-Fi address.

Why it has happened?
Don’t get nervous! It might happened while the installation Wi-Fi address was not registered.
So the iPhone has no IP Address of its own.

Solution

Firstly
Try to find IP Address by taping Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Than Settings > General > About find Wi-Fi Address. If there is an IP Address so receive my congratulations. If not see the chapter below.

Secondly

Reinstall software (in this case you will lose all your iTunes).
After instillation, adjust previous settings as they used to be before (mail, messages, Internet, favourites).
Now try again to find an IP Address Settings > General > About> Wi-Fi Address

Now I hope your problem is solved. If again not..Thirdly
It needs repairing. And in a special center Apple retail store or ask for technical support iPhone Service FAQ

I wish you all the best and never have any problems of this kind!