No matter which type of iPad you have, you can always connect to the Internet through a Wi-Fi connection. Many public places offer free Wi-Fi connections, and your home or office may have a Wi-Fi network.
To set up a Wi-Fi connection with your iPad, follow these steps:
From the Home screen, tap Settings. The Settings screen appears.
Tap Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi Networks settings screen appears, as shown in Figure 9-1.
(Optional) Tap the Ask to Join Networks on/off switch. When turned on, your iPad always asks for permission before accessing a Wi-Fi network. This can let you see exactly which Wi-Fi network your iPad may be accessing. It’s usually a good idea to know exactly what network you’re connecting to, especially when you’re travelling.
Tap the Wi-Fi on/off switch so that the switch reads ON. Your iPad tries to recognize any Wi-Fi networks. If there are multiple Wi-Fi networks available, a window lists them all and you can tap the one you want to use. If the Wi-Fi network is password-protected, a Password screen appears. (If your iPad can’t recognize a Wi-Fi network that you know exists, you’ll need to tap Other and type in Wi-Fi settings yourself.)
(Optional) Type the password to access the Wi-Fi network and tap the Join key on the virtual keyboard. Your iPad connects to your chosen Wi-Fi network.
