How to Fix It When a Tablet Won't Connect to Wi-Fi

Instructions apply to Samsung, Verizon, Google, and other types of tablets running Android OS.

If the problem started after Wi-Fi was already working, it’s most likely a hardware or distance issue.

Restart the Android tablet.

You may see a message asking you if you actually want to shut down the unit.

Once it turns off, hold down the power button again to restart the tablet.

Isyour tablet out of range of the Wi-Fi online grid?

The normal range for a 2.4 GHz web link is 150 feet indoors.

A 5 GHz internet is susceptible to obstructions so usually has a shorter range.

Here’s some help if yourWi-Fi signal is spotty.

Forget the Wi-Fi web connection.

start your modem and Wi-Fi router.

The fastest way to restart a router is to disconnect the power plug.

Check the wiring between your router and your modem.

Double check each cable and ensure they’re fully plugged in.

Here’s help if you aresetting up a routerfor the first time.

Confirm that the lights on your Wi-Fi router show an active Wi-Fi online grid.

Look for any slow blinking lights orred lights that could indicate a problem.

Play close attention to the status of the Wi-Fi icon light especially.