Bobinseattle
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Q: How to fix wifi issues on ipad 2 under ios 8.3

SIgnal of wifi from my router is great diminished under my update on ios8.3 on my ipad 2

iPod touch (2nd generation), iOS 4.2, I have no proof of my itouch 3!

Posted on May 2, 2015 6:15 PM

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Q: How to fix wifi issues on ipad 2 under ios 8.3

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  • by mario49,Helpful

    mario49 mario49 May 4, 2015 6:44 PM in response to Bobinseattle
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    May 4, 2015 6:44 PM in response to Bobinseattle

    Hello Bobinseattle,

     

    After reviewing your post, it sounds like the iOS device is having trouble with the range to the network. I would recommend that you read these articles, they may be helpful in troubleshooting your issue.

     

    Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support

     

    Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Potential sources of wireless interference - Apple Support

     

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

    Have a nice day,

    Mario

  • by jazcan,Helpful

    jazcan jazcan May 4, 2015 6:02 PM in response to Bobinseattle
    Level 4 (1,398 points)
    May 4, 2015 6:02 PM in response to Bobinseattle

    First try rebooting your router (leave it off for a few minutes before booting back up)

    On the iPad open Settings->General->Reset->Reset Network Settings.  When the iPad boots back up you will have to sign back into your wifi network(s)

  • by Bobinseattle,

    Bobinseattle Bobinseattle May 4, 2015 6:09 PM in response to mario49
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    May 4, 2015 6:09 PM in response to mario49

    Thanks for this guidance.  However, what concerns me is that I did not have these problems until I upgraded to IOS 8.  First to version upgrade 8.1 and to see if my problems would be resolved, the other day I upgraded to IOS 8.3.  I still have problems with being dropped off of the wifi network in my house.  More discouraging is the fact that the strength of the signal to my Ipad 2 is LESS than in the past (only one bar).  Then I often get kicked off the system and have to go into it again.  My newer Iphone 5C continues to have a strong wifi signal even if I am sitting in the same chair.  Very odd...

     

    I know a lot of people are having issues with the IOS 8 and various upgrades.  My ipad 2 is older, and I am considering purchasing a newer version like Ipad Air 2.  Do you think a newer device like that would give me good internet connection and strong signal as I had before?

     

    Thanks for listening....

  • by sunilhere,

    sunilhere sunilhere May 7, 2015 2:01 PM in response to Bobinseattle
    Level 1 (20 points)
    May 7, 2015 2:01 PM in response to Bobinseattle

    Hi Bobinseattle,

     

    After upgrading my iPad 4 to the latest iOS version 8.3, I was seeing wifi issues too. Tried pretty much all the troubleshooting steps that I came across here in the forum and also online but nothing helped. However few days back I disabled Bluetooth & restarted my iPad after that. To my surprise the wifi issues that I have been seeing disappeared :-).

     

    If you are still seeing wifi issues, try this option & see if that works.