WiFi - Problems during Set Up

I would do one of two things.

1. Restart the iPad and power cycle your router. You will have to start from the beginning with the iPad but maybe it will recognize your network and let you connect after you restart both devices.

2. Or connect to iTunes on your computer, activate the device that way and then work on the WiFi connection issue.

Some things to try first:

1. 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.

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

3. 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

4. Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.

5. Renew IP Address: (especially if you are droping internet connection)

• Launch Settings app

• Tap on Wi-Fi

• Tap on the blue arrow of the Wi-Fi network that you connect to from the list

• In the window that opens, tap on the Renew Lease button

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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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How to Fix a Poor Wi-Fi Signal on Your iPad

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Fix-A-Poor-Wi-Fi-Signal-O n-Your-iPad.htm

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

How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems

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

iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes

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

Connect iPad to Wi-Fi (with troubleshooting info)

http://thehowto.wikidot.com/wifi-connect-ipad

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

How To Fix iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Wi-Fi Connectivity Issuehttp://tinyurl.com/7nvxbmz

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 😉

If you want some information abot the iPad go here:

iPad and iPad mini User Guide (For iOS 6 Software)

There is absolutely no need whatsoever to apologize to me for anything.

I must say, that I find it a little bit troubling that the iPad was turned on out-of-the-box. In order for me to turn on my device, I actually have to hold the power button down for a few seconds before the Apple logo appears on the screen before the device powers up. In any event the device should not have been turned on already coming out of the box.

Perhaps you would be better off taking your iPad to an Apple store now and letting an Apple genius activate the device for you. If that is not a convenient thing for you to do you could try activating your iPad anywhere where you can get a Wi-Fi connection. Perhaps you live closer to a Starbucks or a library or anywhere that you can connect to free Internet service. You may have better luck with another Wi-Fi network. Once you get the iPad activated then you can go home and troubleshoot whatever Wi-Fi problems you're having at your house.

With regard to activating via iTunes it was just a suggestion. Using iTunes is still a viable way of activating the device and while the iPad can be a PC free device, sometimes relying on iTunes is the way to go. I realize that Apple sells the iPad now as a PC free device, but for me, using iTunes is still part of my routine with my iPad. But in your case, it sounds as though the iPad is not being recognized in iTunes, which presents another problem for you. If you are not running the latest version of iTunes, iTunes 11, you may want to consider downloading and installing it and then trying to activate again using iTunes. You can download iTunes here if you care to give that a try.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

I am truly sorry you are experiencing these problems with the new device, because once the iPad is up and running it really is quite a useful and amazing device.