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MID tablet problem wireless not working

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Short answer: do a quick sequence of software and router checks before assuming a hardware fault. was premature to call it hardware and was right to push for more details. The failures seen on cheap MID tablets often turn out to be settings, network-band mismatches, or corrupt firmware — not a burned Wi‑Fi chip.

Try these steps in order:

  • Power-cycle the tablet and the router/modem. Toggle Airplane mode on then off.
  • Confirm the Wi‑Fi toggle is present and not greyed out. Check whether the tablet sees the router SSID.
  • Test the same network with another device and test the tablet with a phone hotspot to separate tablet vs router problems.
  • If the SSID appears but will not join, choose Forget/Remove the network and re-add it using the correct password and security type (WPA/WPA2).
  • Verify the router is broadcasting on 2.4 GHz (many older MIDs do not support 5 GHz).
  • Check advanced Wi‑Fi settings: ensure DHCP is enabled (not a static IP), and that MAC filtering is off or the tablet MAC is allowed.
  • On the tablet check Settings > About tablet (Status) for the Wi‑Fi MAC address. A missing or placeholder MAC (for example 02:00:00:00:00:00) points toward driver/firmware or hardware issues.
  • Update or reflash stock firmware only if a known, official image exists for the exact model. Reset network settings first; factory reset only as last resort. Opening the case can void any repair options.

Useful diagnostics to record when seeking further help: exact model/manufacturer, Android build/version, whether the Wi‑Fi switch is missing/greyed, SSIDs seen, and whether the problem started after an update or physical shock. If all software checks fail, the likely causes are antenna/cable faults or a failed module; repairs on very cheap tablets can be more expensive than replacement.

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sounds like a hardware failure. hope it's still under warranty.

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At this point there is no reason to think or even say that there is a hardware fault. If this person bought this tablet on eBay and has already paid the postage to return it, will you now pay them because you guessed wrong?


These problems are more often solved by making some changes to your settings. Please tell me that you still have this tablet. :-)

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If it was working and not connecting it would be reasonable to expect that mentioned in the post. No where did my post say to return it. Anyone with half a brain would have a qualified person check out the hardware before being committed to a return over long distance. If posters don't want to be verbose about their problems then that's the kind of answers they should expect.

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What do you do with things that you are told are broke and should exercise the warranty? What if he thought that you were qualified?

If you need more info, ask for it and keep the ball in their court. Or, just leave it alone.

If posters don't want to be verbose about their problems then that's the kind of answers they should expect.

Should this be taken as spitefulness then?

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likewise, don't like it leave it alone

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Likewise, don't like it leave it alone, instead of sticking your nose where it don't belong.

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