My iPhone wifi disconnects when not at home

Why does my iPhone wifi disconnect when I am not at home? iPhone 8

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on May 12, 2022 12:34 PM

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KiltedTim

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Posted on May 12, 2022 12:37 PM

Because WiFi has a limited range... once you get far enough away from it, you can't connect to that network any more...

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KiltedTim

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May 12, 2022 12:37 PM in response to BettyandBill

Because WiFi has a limited range... once you get far enough away from it, you can't connect to that network any more...

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