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Is your iOS6 wifi ok? What router are you using?

After trying every possible solution proposed to resolve my wifi connection problems after upgrading to iOS6'the only solution left is to purchase another router. Today an Apple tech support rep told me wifi connection was hardware related only and had nothing to do with iOS6. I don't believe her but it is true that some are claiming they have no wifi connection problems at all after updating to iOS6.


If that is the case please tell me what brand and model router you are using so I can purchase a new one that is compatible with iOS6.


Thanks!

ipad

Posted on Oct 17, 2012 10:04 PM

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Oct 18, 2012 12:24 AM in response to jo'elle

I had a net gear wireless n router that was great. My router now is an apple airport(sounds apple koolaidish), but it works great. I have 2 phones, 2 xboxs, 2 iPads, a pc, and MacBook all connected to it wonderfully. Streaming a video and playing a video game with zero lag has been great.


Have you tried the proxy troubleshoot and/ or the encryption?

http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/28/3422024/ios-6-disabled-wifi-issues

Oct 18, 2012 12:53 AM in response to Laxman25

I am using a Netgear Rangemax WNR3500. It's about 2 years old at most. I really have tried every solution suggested to me so far. Today an AppleCare tech told me to make a repair appointment. It's frustrating because things were working fine before the iOS 6 update. My iPad one, Mac book pro retina, iPhone 4S that I did not upgrade to iOS6, squeezebox, my sister's Xoom tablet and her Thinkpad and Droid all work just fine with the wifi network. The only thing changed and different with my new iPad that is having the wifi problem is the iOS update.

Oct 18, 2012 6:07 AM in response to jo'elle

iOS 6 Wifi Problems/Fixes


Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems?

http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/09/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems/


Did iOS 6 Screw Your Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix It

http://gizmodo.com/5944761/does-ios-6-have-a-wi+fi-bug


How To Fix Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue After Upgrading To iOS 6

http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/09/fix-wi-fi-connectivity-issue-after-upgrading- to-ios-6.html


iOS 6 iPad 3 wi-fi "connection fix" for netgear router

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWS4ha-dn0


Apple's iOS 6 Wi-Fi problems

http://www.zdnet.com/apples-ios-6-wi-fi-problems-linger-on-7000004799/


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Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398


iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304


WiFi Connecting/Troubleshooting

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/


How to Fix: My iPad Won't Connect to WiFi

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/How-To-Fix-My-Ipad-Wont-Connect -To-Wi-Fi.htm


iOS: Connecting to the Internet

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695


iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199


Additional things to try.


Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord for 30 seconds or longer) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.


Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.


Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto or Channel 6 is best). Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html


Another thing to try - Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.


How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems

http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/


If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.

iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes

http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/


Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE


Fix Slow WiFi Issuehttps://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0


Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130


Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.


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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.


 Cheers, Tom 😉

Oct 18, 2012 6:23 AM in response to jo'elle

Only 2 years.... You shouldn't have problems. Go to the apple appointment. Last thing I'd suggest is update your routers firmware. Or see if there is one.


Net gear is www.routerlogin.net (from a connected computer). Popup- Default name is Admin and password is password. That was with mine anyways. Check the manual or search online for the router type.

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