If appears at the top of the screen, you're connected to a Wi-Fi network, and iPad reconnects anytime you return to the same location.

Join a Wi-Fi network or adjust Wi-Fi settings. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.

• Choose a network: Tap one of the listed networks and enter the password, if asked.
• Ask to join networks: Turn on Ask to Join Networks to be prompted when a Wi-Fi network is available. Otherwise, you must manually join a network when a previously used network isn't available.
• Forget a network: Tapnext to a network you've joined before. Then tap Forget this Network.
• Join other network: Tap Other, then enter the name of the network. You need to know the network name, security type, and password.

Set up your own Wi-Fi network. If you have a new or unconfigured AirPort base station turned on and within range, you can use iPad to set it up. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and look for "Set up an AirPort base station." Tap your base station and the Setup Assistant does the rest.

Manage your AirPort network. If iPad is connected to an AirPort base station, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tapnext to the network name, then tap Manage this Network. If you haven't yet downloaded AirPort Utility, tap OK to open the App Store and download it (this requires an Internet connection).