Nathan Dickerson
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Q: Ipad 2 Wifi Connection and Signal problems

From my room i have very poor wifi signal and connection, but my brothers room is further away from the router and has better signal and connection than me. Both ipad 2's, any solutions?

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Posted on May 30, 2015 11:03 PM

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Nathan Dickerson

Q: Ipad 2 Wifi Connection and Signal problems

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  • by jason269,Helpful

    jason269 jason269 Jun 1, 2015 12:15 PM in response to Nathan Dickerson
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    Jun 1, 2015 12:15 PM in response to Nathan Dickerson

    Hi, Nathan.  

     

    Thank you for your question and visiting Apple Support Communities.  

     

    I understand that you are experiencing an issue with Wi-Fi signal strength.  I would need a little more information regarding the type of router being used, password protocol, router configuration and what type of protective case you are using if any to provide a better answer.  However, the easiest explanation as your room is closer to the router, would be wireless interference.  

     

    Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Potential sources of wireless interference

     

    If adjustments have been made to limit wireless interference, make sure your router firmware has been updated and see if you can adjust the settings as outlined below.  

     

    Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

     

    Let me know if none of this helps.  

     

    -Jason H.  

  • by Nathan Dickerson,

    Nathan Dickerson Nathan Dickerson Jun 1, 2015 5:05 PM in response to jason269
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    Jun 1, 2015 5:05 PM in response to jason269

    The router is a dlink, my mum can manually switch my internet off and on from her computer (imac), i have a griffon protective case. If it was wireless interface my brothers ipad would be affected to wouldnt it?

    - Nathan

  • by jason269,

    jason269 jason269 Jun 3, 2015 11:57 AM in response to Nathan Dickerson
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    Jun 3, 2015 11:57 AM in response to Nathan Dickerson

    Nathan, 

     

    Using another iOS device should not cause this issue.  Do you know what model D-Link? This does make a difference.  Routers can broadcast at different frequencies, are protocol and not all can broadcast the same distance.  I would start with going through that second article that I included in my original reply to make sure it is setup with the optimized settings.  

     

    -Jason H.