I am trying to set up email and it is saying that it is not connected to SSI? need help please

Do you have access to another network where you can try? That has worked for several people.

Try a restart.

Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Try a forced restart.

Reset Device

Also try deleting the account and adding it back. Are you having any other Wi-Fi problems?

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues in IOS