The Internet has become an integral part of every person's life. With its help they study, engage in self-education and work. Almost no modern person can imagine his life without daily correspondence, watching TV series online and searching for the information he needs. Not only computers and laptops can provide access to the Global Network. All modern phones can do this. That's why they buy them. With their help, being online can continue everywhere: in the subway, on the street and even in nature. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to set up the Internet yourself, even on expensive phones like the iPhone. This material will tell you what a network connection is on an iPhone, how to turn on the Internet on an iPhone of one model or another, and why it is often impossible to access the Internet.
What is a network connection on an iPhone?
A network connection on Apple devices is a regular connection to a local or, more often, global network using the gadget’s built-in tools. It is inherent in all modern phones, since it is precisely because of this function that they are most often bought. They make spending time on the Internet more comfortable and convenient. I don’t need to connect any wires and sit in the same room, I use Wi-Fi.
The main purpose of modern phones is to access the Internet
Despite the quality of Apple phones, they often have problems connecting to the Internet, which not everyone can solve on their own. That is why the following sections describe in detail how to access the Internet on an iPhone and what you will need for this.
One of the connection methods is a Wi-Fi hotspot
It is important to know
Have you completed the above steps correctly, but the Internet still hasn’t appeared? The reasons for this may be different:
- The number does not have a service that provides access to the network. As a rule, it is provided in the basic package of any tariff. The mobile operator provides it by default. The function disappears due to an error in your personal account or accidental deletion. It is not difficult to reconnect the mobile Internet: just contact your operator or go to a mobile phone store.
- There are not enough funds on the SIM card. If the balance is negative, Internet access is blocked. Moreover, this applies even to cases when the unlimited validity period continues. The solution to the problem is to top up your account.
- Mobile traffic has been used up. It is best to consult your operator. You may need a different tariff plan.
Ways to access the Internet from an iPhone
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There are several ways to access the Global Network from an iPhone of any model. They work independently of each other and are supported on all gadgets. The difference may lie in the setup interface and the capabilities of the phone itself.
For your information! Older iPhones do not support the 4G communication standard and may have poorer reception of wireless access networks.
There are two basic ways to get online:
- mobile Internet through an operator. A common and convenient method is to purchase a SIM card from any local telecom operator and subscribe to a tariff that provides access to the Internet for a fee. The advantage of this method is that a person can go online even where there is no Wi-Fi: in the subway, at work, on the way home, in nature, etc. The main thing is that the waves from the operator’s base stations reach the receiving module of the device ;
- Wi-Fi access point. A method that is widely used at home and where there is no coverage area of the selected operator for high-speed Internet (but there is a provider cable and a router). The connection is made via the Wi-Fi wireless communication standard. The phone, like other devices, connects to the router as a client and gains access to the Network through its distribution.
Important! Ideally, problems should not arise with any method, since all actions are intuitive even for an inexperienced person.
You can also connect your smartphone to a USB modem with a distribution function
Glossary of terms
When checking your Internet speed on your iPhone, you may encounter unfamiliar concepts and terms.
- Download – incoming speed. High speed ensures fast loading of files and lightning-fast opening of pages. The higher the speed, the faster you can download the desired application.
- Upload – outgoing speed is responsible for quickly publishing a post on social networks and sending a large email.
- Ping – this value determines the time it takes for data to reach the server from the device. The lower this indicator, the better the Internet.
- Jitter – indicates signal instability, that is, fluctuations in the ping measurement. This indicator is important when talking via Skype, when the dialogue with the interlocutor proceeds at the same pace, or when watching streaming video on YouTube.
- An IP address is an address that is assigned to every device that uses the Internet. It is necessary for correct data transfer.
All of the above methods are good for checking Internet speed when connecting both via Wi-Fi and mobile networks. Choose the most convenient service or application for yourself and control the speed of your Internet connection, be the master of your life, learn to manage time.
Alexandra Plakhotina
How to enable mobile Internet and data transfer on iPhone
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With Apple gadgets, there are usually no problems with this setup. You can enable the transfer of mobile data over the Internet in the quick access curtain, which is called up by swiping across the screen from its uppermost part (where the notification line is located) to the bottom. Among other items, there will be a mobile data icon. If it is inactive, then you should click on it, and it will turn bright color. This will mean that the mobile Internet on the iPhone is turned on.
Exactly the same actions can be performed in the device settings. For this:
- Go to the menu and find the “Settings” item.
- Select the “Cellular Communications” section.
- Switch the “Cellular Data” slider to the “On” position (it should turn green).
Rebooting the network
Rebooting the network also helps, but you must do it yourself, following the instructions:
- Open the settings, go to “Cellular Data”, find the slider opposite “Transfer”.
- We turn off data transfer for 30 seconds, and then activate it again and try to use the browser.
If the above method does not help, you should use a more complex option that involves a complete data reset:
- Go to “Settings”, go to “Network”.
- Click on “Cellular Data” and select “Reset”.
- We call the direct line of our cellular communication company and order new parameters, indicating the specific model of our gadget.
Setting up the Internet on iPhone
Depending on the smartphone model, setup occurs differently. The changes in the instructions, despite this, are minor, but it is worth considering separate lists of step-by-step actions for the popular iPhone 4, iPhone 5 and 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 7 and new models. These instructions will be presented below.
How to set up Internet on iPhone 4
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To set up mobile Internet on iPhone 4 you need:
- Go to the "Settings" menu.
- Select the “Basic” section and the “Network” subsection.
- It will have the “Cellular Data Network” option.
- You must create a new connection and provide APN details, username and password. This depends on the mobile data provider you choose.
Note! After setting all the parameters, you need to carefully check them, save and restart the iPhone. If the Internet does not appear, it is recommended to contact your operator for help.
How to set up Internet on iPhone 5 and 5s
Step-by-step instructions for setting up the Network in the fifth model look like this:
- Go to the menu and select “Settings”.
- Enter the “Cellular Communications” section and the “Cellular Data” subsection.
- Select “APN Settings” and specify the APN values, username and password.
- Save the access point and reboot the phone.
The quick access curtain is a useful thing, as it allows you to turn on the Internet
How to set up Internet on iPhone 6
On the sixth model, the setting is as follows:
- Open the phone menu and find the settings icon.
- Select the “Cellular Communications” section and the “Cellular Data Network” subsection.
- Specify exactly the same parameters for the new access point as in the previous case.
- Save and restart the device.
How to set up Internet on iPhone 7
The seventh iPhones are equipped with version 10 of the iOS operating system, for which the following step-by-step instructions are provided:
- Open the main menu of your smartphone and go to the Settings application.
- Find the “Cellular Communications” section and go to it.
- Next, go to the “Data Settings” subsection and the “Cellular Data Network” subsection.
- Create a new access point with the same parameters: APN, username and password for services.
- Save and reboot the device.
Setup on other iPhone models
On new versions of famous phones, you can change APN parameters, if this is not prohibited by the mobile data operator, using the following instructions:
- Go to the settings application from the main menu.
- Select “Cellular Communications” or “Cellular Data”.
- Go to the “Data parameters” sub-item.
- Click on “Cellular Network” or “Cellular Data Network”.
- Enter the specific values provided by your service provider in each field.
- Save them and restart the device.
Important! Not all available fields need to be filled out. If the operator requires filling in only three (which is most likely) values, then enter only them without changing the contents of other text fields.
The correct settings will help you connect to the Internet.
Down with restrictions!
One of the easiest ways to forget about the headache of traffic costs is to connect to unlimited Internet. Undoubtedly, this option can cost a pretty penny, but if this is not a problem for you, this method will be the most painless. Another thing is that not all operators offer exactly unlimited tariffs. There are packages of 80-100 GB, but they run out anyway. On the other hand, you don’t download Blu-Ray movies on iOS for days, do you?
Alternatively, if there is an operator in your city that provides truly unlimited traffic, then you can simply switch to its services, as I did.
The main reasons for Internet failures on iPhone
There are several reasons why the phone does not want or cannot connect to the Network. If this concerns Wi-Fi, then you need to check the settings of the router, the functionality of the Wi-Fi signal-receiving module on the device, as well as the very possibility of receiving the Internet. Perhaps the search for wireless networks on the gadget is simply turned off.
If you have problems with your mobile connection, you can:
- recheck all settings again;
- reboot the phone;
- assess the condition of the SIM card and whether it was inserted correctly;
- move closer to the window or exit the subway or building;
- ask the operator for help;
- Take your device to Apple Support.
To configure the Network, you need to go to a special section
Thus, it was explained how to access the Internet on an iPhone and how to properly configure the device. The instructions are slightly different, as the user interface changes slightly from time to time, as does the location of the Internet enable settings.
The signal reception and transmission module is broken
The worst case scenario is a breakdown of the signal reception and transmission device. Each device has modules responsible for connecting to the Internet. If the electronic chips fail, you will not be able to use the wireless connection.
The main sign of a problem is the gray Wi-Fi icon. There may be several reasons:
- Moisture on the module.
- Gadget falling.
- Damage to contacts.
In any case, if you suspect a technical problem, you should seek a qualified technician. The cost of parts and labor on the Apple iPhone is not low, so it is best not to contact unverified specialists so as not to waste money.
Z.Y.
If you look at the problem from the other side, then you can think not about counting traffic, but about minimizing it. For example, use third-party browsers with this feature. By the way, Opera Mini has been able to compress it for a long time. Or if you can't stand anything other than Safari, you can try Onavo Extend, a separate application that works on the same principle. Unfortunately, not available in the Russian version of the App Store.
How much traffic do you spend per month? Is what the operators offer enough? Tell us about it in the comments!
