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Intermittent Wifi issues with iPad 2 and WiFi

Greetings Community,

I recently purchased the iPad 2 16GB WiFi only device. One thing I noticed, the WiFi will only work for a short while, then completely stop. I have to disable and enable the wireless to get it working again. Anyone else having this issue? Any resolution? iOS version is 4.3.

Thanks.

Saumil.

Message was edited by: sjobalia

iPad 2, iOS 4

Posted on Mar 12, 2011 10:42 AM

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Mar 12, 2011 12:15 PM in response to sjobalia

Wow, this is really getting annoying. So I found in this thread http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2780119&tstart=0

that it's a difficulty of your wireless Network Mode, seems my iPad works best with a pure N Mode. But not in mixed b/g/n mode, which wouldn't be such a hard switch, but now my phone and iPod Touch can't access the wireless signal with this pure N Mode! Ugh, annoying... In that thread it was mentioned that Apple has recognized this as an issue that needs to be addressed, hopefully soon.

Hope this helps people that were thinking of returning the device.

Mar 12, 2011 1:37 PM in response to sjobalia

There have been ongoing problems with the way Apple implements its wifi, not just on the Ipad but also on some of the newer laptops. Please let us know how it works or does not work in public wifi spots. Some people in the past (not yet IPAD 2, obviously,)have reported not having problems in public spots but only at home.

Mar 12, 2011 2:11 PM in response to sjobalia

I have an iPad and just bought an iPad 2 today. The iPad 2 lost connectivity when I left the room, whereas the iPad and two iPhones I have get good WiFi connectivity all through the house and outdoors. Called Apple; restored network settings, reset router, no relief. I got my money back. Not the way I planned on spending my Saturday afternoon. I would have exchanged the thing but the Wal-Fart that I got it from only got 2 units. The other one was gone by the time I called back the same day. Oh well, I'll survive I suppose but am a little disappointed.

Mar 12, 2011 2:31 PM in response to Charlie0

I hear ya, so that Network Mode N I was using eventually gave out as well. So I went to a g/n Mixed Mode and things seem to be a bit more pleasant. I just watched an entire episode of My Name is Earl via HDMI over Netflix.

Hope it helps, my router has 6 Modes to choose from, I might have been on an Entirely Mixed Mode(like b/g/n) when I was experiencing all the wireless hang ups.

Message was edited by: aroy588

Mar 12, 2011 4:05 PM in response to sjobalia

I have the wifi+3g but the 3G is not yet activated on my iPad 2.
My iPad 2 has crashed and locked up since minute one at home. Rebooted itself multiple times today. Reading this discussion, and especially the link to the wifi problem, I turned off Wi-fi and BAM! no more crashes.

Apple really needs to look at iOS 4.3 to fix some of the problems with wi-fi. AND SOON.

Intermittent Wifi issues with iPad 2 and WiFi

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