iPhone 3GS keeps dropping WiFi connection

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iPhone 3GS keeps dropping WiFi connection

My wife has just upgraded from a 3G to a 3GS. The 3GS connects to our home WiFi network but the connection keeps dropping and we keep having to re-join the network. On the old 3G, the Wifi connection is always maintained. I have tried to see if there is any difference in the setting of the two phones but there appears not to be. Any suggestions regarding how to maintain the WiFi connection on the 3GS?

Mac, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Apr 25, 2010 3:37 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 25, 2010 5:42 PM in response to Beecroft

This should not be happening; it should rejoin automatically and silently whenever it comes out of sleep mode. As a start try rebooting the router by turning it off, then turn it back on after 30 seconds or so. Next would be to check for firmware updates for the router.

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Answer 2

Apr 27, 2010 4:55 AM in response to Beecroft

This same thing is occurring with my office WiFi network. After 3 months, we finally learned that when the iPhones connect to the office WiFi (Cisco RVS4000 router), other already connected machines loose their connection. To clear this we must either reboot the router, reboot the machines or simply wait a long time for the situtation to clearup. After banning the iPhones from the WiFi network, the WiFi network remains active and has no issues. The Cisco router has the most current firmware.

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Answer 3

Jul 12, 2010 9:44 AM in response to Beecroft

I have exactly the same problem. With my old Iphone I have no problems. It always connects automatically. I already have 2 3GS devices and they both have the same problem.

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