Q: Wifi issues with iOS 5.0.1

So far I have success with giving my Ipad and Iphone4s (had connectivity problems since update to OS 5.0.1) a static IP.  I went in to settings, wifi, chose my router, then selected tab STATIC, I then gave it an ip from list that was on my router.  Backed out, tried to join, put in password, then it lit up so far without a hitch...  will update if it changes....

Il share the method which worked for me.before this post whenever i connected my iphone4 to wifi it stopped browsing after a min or two and that started happening all after I updated to ios5 .if u guys are having low signal then u should change The router radio frequency channel.11th channel worked for me.tats all n if this doesnt work thn contact ur wifi router manufacturer (I also contacted linksys n they told me about channel)..also make sure that the dsl modem n wifi router have different ip addresses .tell me if this works fr u guys

This fixes the problem for now.

All, I spoke with a Tier 1 tech at Apple that finally admitted this is a known issue.  Do your troubleshooting, be ready with the facts, and call in if you are experiencing this issue.  Again, I had atleast 10 other IPs on my network working fine.  I reset Network Settings on ipad, have 3 other Apple products on Wifi, only the iPad.  They are sending me a new one.  Do your home work and if still intermittent call in.  Rare to have a corp employee admit to a known issue.  Of course tier 2 denied it was known issue, but was sure quick about sending me a new one.

hi danielfromfond du lac, do you mean with your post that the wifi issue on ipad is not a software bug in ios 5.0.1? You becam a new iPad because of a hardware problem? Is this right? But I have no wifi connections problems before ios 5.0.1.

Having similar issue with my touch. Only happened after upgrading to 5.0.1 Come on Apple come clean and admit there is a serious issue with this release and fix it.

iPad 1 also having issues dropping wifi.  Did not happen until I upgraded it to iOS 5.0.1. I had to set a static IP address for the iPad and now I can get it online.  Hopefully it will stay connected.

I am using Iphone 4 iOS 5.0.1. same issue with WiFi. Very Very low signal strength even when i am just 4ft from the wireless router. Almost drops to NIL at times. Apart from this battery does not last as it use to while using previous iOS firwares. APPLE PLEASE DO SOMETHING ASAP.

Hi Guys,

I'm in the same boat (updated iphone 4 to iOS 5.0.1 and started having WiFi connectivity issues in my house).  I finally got fed up and scheduled a Genius Bar appointment at the local Apple Store (tip: download the apple store app and schedule the appoint through it and save time).  Meanwhile i changed my access points' channel to 11, 2 weeks ago, from the default which was "optimal".  Now I am able to stay on WiFi reliably at home.

I note though that this week I went into a different apple store to find out what my options were for a repair/replacement.  I pulled out my phone and the greeter got to see the infamous spinning wheel while the phone looked for WiFi connections that never ends.  His comment was, "that shouldn't happen." 

I also note that for some reason, my phone is now able to find wifi connections in my house by switching to airplane mode for maybe 1 minute, then switching out.  I've not connected my iphone to itunes in over 1 month.  In front of the apple store greeter, I tried the airplane mode trick and it worked.  Until I switched my access points to channel 11, nothing I did would get the phone to see the WiFi, short of rebooting.

Best,

jeff

I have this problem to on my ipad. It appears when apps load large trafic of data. In setting shows that all is Ok, but when i trie to renew ip it dont help. Also when problem appear, my router see only notebook(wifi). To solve problem just need to restart wifi on ipad but i tired to do it every 5 minutes. Please help, how to solve it

I tried everything which was posted to solve the problems with wifi issue on IOS 5.0.1. But nothing really worked. So I am very frustrated and I don t know what to do else.

What are your experiences? It is possible to change iPad on guarantee in the next AppStore?

Please APPLE launch next iOS Update as soon as possible inclusive fixed this annoying Bug.

Hi !

Have the same prob on both iPad 1 and iPhone 4S. I think it's a bug in my backup because my girlfriend, father and brother have all an iPhone 4 and they didn't have this problem. Only me but I don't have this problem on my MacBook Air, PS Vita, etc... Only iOS.

My solution: I've created a wifi connection with my iMac. So use you computer to make a hotspot wifi (like iPhone's shared network !) and it worked for me.

Other solution, disable all Location in settings, forget your network and ad it again. It worked for me...

I also have wifi problems on my iPod Touch 4G after i update to iOS 5.0.1

We need a new update to solve this.

I posted this info in another thread but will repost here. I had wifi disconnects, can't reconnect and lookups after updating to iOS 5.0.1 on my iPhone 4. Last weekend I replaced my router to support multiple gaming consoles (Xbox and 2 ps3's), gigabit Ethernet and quality of service. Since replacing the old linksys wrt54g with a negear wnr3500L I've had NO disconnects, can't find wifi or lookups. It's been more than a week. Typically I'd have at least 1 issue requiring a reboot per day.

Best,

Jeff

I have updated my son's ipad 1 from ios 3.2 to 5.01. I have since then lost access to internet. It seems that the ipad is connecting to the router (Apple airport extreme) but unable to get an ip address and the wifi icon doesn't appear on the toolbar. I also created a network using my MacBook, the ipad connects to this network but still no ip assigned and no wifi signal icon appearing. So obviously this is not due to my router but to something in ios 5.01! All Macbooks, iMacs and iPhones are properly working on our home network. This is very frustrating to me and my son, I wish I have never upgraded!!!!