Last two iPadOS upgrades have broken my iPad's Wi-Fi

Last two os upgrades have broken my wifi.

my version is now at 18.6.2

i’ve tried the various things/ fixes suggested regarding this is issue.

Now my 2.4 wifi works but sporadically, and my 5 gihz wifi is totally broken.

my iphone os is also at 18.6.2 and has no wifi issues.




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Original Title: New os’s and wifi issue

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Sep 1, 2025 11:30 AM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2025 4:14 PM

Start here:

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support


…and here:

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


If your WiFi has been set-up according to Apple’s recommended settings, WiFi and Internet connection difficulties are usually an indication that your device does not have a routable IP Address - your IP Address usually being assigned by DHCP. When this occurs, your iPad may only have a self-assigned link-local IP address that begins 169.254.x.x.


If you have a VPN App or profiles installed, or a security App such as Norton, these may be interfering with DHCP and preventing your device from obtaining a valid IP Address for your iPhone hotspot - or the WiFi network to which you are attempting to connect. The resolution is usually simple; if installed, you may only need to temporarily disable or remove the Security App and/or VPN.


DHCP is frequently used to automatically obtain an IP Address. Until your iPad has a valid IP Address to connect to your network, you will not have an internet connection. Disabling or removing VPN and/or the offending security App should allow DHCP to operate normally - allowing connection to your network and the internet.


If this resolves your issue, the VPN and/or security App can be reinstated after the connectivity problem has been resolved.

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Sep 1, 2025 4:14 PM in response to Newoswifiissues

Start here:

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support


…and here:

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


If your WiFi has been set-up according to Apple’s recommended settings, WiFi and Internet connection difficulties are usually an indication that your device does not have a routable IP Address - your IP Address usually being assigned by DHCP. When this occurs, your iPad may only have a self-assigned link-local IP address that begins 169.254.x.x.


If you have a VPN App or profiles installed, or a security App such as Norton, these may be interfering with DHCP and preventing your device from obtaining a valid IP Address for your iPhone hotspot - or the WiFi network to which you are attempting to connect. The resolution is usually simple; if installed, you may only need to temporarily disable or remove the Security App and/or VPN.


DHCP is frequently used to automatically obtain an IP Address. Until your iPad has a valid IP Address to connect to your network, you will not have an internet connection. Disabling or removing VPN and/or the offending security App should allow DHCP to operate normally - allowing connection to your network and the internet.


If this resolves your issue, the VPN and/or security App can be reinstated after the connectivity problem has been resolved.

Sep 1, 2025 11:55 AM in response to Newoswifiissues

What have you tried, and what happened? Without that info, getting the same suggestions repeated is likely.


Is your (iPad?) gear working as expected on another Wi-Fi network?


Your description could be caused by a failing Wi-Fi router, or by Wi-Fi interference, or by an iPad hardware problem.


If there are any add-on “coffee shop” VPN apps, remove all of those, restart, and try again.

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