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Wifi is not working with 6.1.3 iPad 2

Is anyone else having issues with 6.1.3 and the wifi connenction? I updated to the latest iOS on my iPad 2 and my iPhone 4S and I an now unable to connect to wifi at my house. I have not tried different wifi networks because I haven't left home yet but I am unable to connect here. Anyway have a suggestion? I tried a hard reset and I reset the network setting but that did not solve the problem. I can see the wifi networks but I cannot connect to them.

iPhone 4S, iOS 5.1.1, 64GB

Posted on Mar 22, 2013 6:12 AM

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Texas Mac Man

Level 8

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Posted on Mar 22, 2013 6:26 AM

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

6. Potential Quick Fixes When Your iPad Won’t Connect to Your Wifi Network

http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/potential-quick-fixes-when-your-ipad-won t-connect-to-your-wifi-network/

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Wi-Fi Fix for iOS 6

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4823738?tstart=240

iOS 6 Wifi Problems/Fixes

How To: Workaround iPad Wi-Fi Issues

http://www.theipadfan.com/workaround-ipad-wifi-issues/

Another Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems

http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/10/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems-ssid/

Wifi Doesn't Connect After Waking From Sleep - Sometimes increasing screen brightness prevents the failure to reconnect after waking from sleep. According to Apple, “If brightness is at lowest level, increase it by moving the slider to the right and set auto brightness to off.”

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 Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Boost-Your-Wi-Fi-Signal.h tm

Troubleshooting a Weak Wi-Fi Signal

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/Troubleshooting-A-Weak-Wi-Fi-Sig nal.htm

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 Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0

How To Fix iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue http://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 😉

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otimito

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May 21, 2013 5:06 AM in response to sparse1

Same here, I can not connect via WiFi on my iPad 2 or either of my iPhone 5's.

I can confirm my WiFi is working, the lap top connects just fine,it a windows 7 laptop.

I have rest the router power on an off and restarted all the apple devices...no go.

WiFi off, reste the apple devices and still no change.

The iPad 2 and both the iPhone 5's can use mobile data, just not WiFi.

There is no signal bars for the WiFi signal on the iPad either....

Even adding a new connection doesnt work, error, "can not find the network"

Im out of options, does anyone have any suggestions?

Cheers

otimito

Level 1

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May 21, 2013 5:21 AM in response to otimito

and yes i did everthing on iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398

Aug 28, 2013 2:42 PM in response to Tickle's dinner

Yep, similar issue here. My iPad2, worked fine with previous iOS version, but after iOS6.1.3 upgrade it has started to have problems connecting to the internet, i.e. Safari hangs, Mail hangs, even though under settings/WiFi the signal strength seems OK and a connection to my router is shown.

This is an infuriating problem that doesn't seem to have any pattern to it (in the sense of it only happens when far away from router, or specific combination of apps running).

The problem is simple to fix, I just power down and restart the iPad, but this is no kind of long term solution.

Let's be clear, the problems started after the 6.1.3 update supplied by Apple. Apple caused the problem, Apple need to fix this as a priority. It's a problem that spans a range of your devices including the new iPad Mini and the problem is becoming more widely known. I certainly won't be going into a store for any kind of device swap/upgrade etc. If I change device it will be to dump my iPad for a competitor that works and provides flash on websites. When the iPad goes, the iPhone 5, MacBook, and iPod will follow behind it...be warned Apple...The customer is always king.

foredogg

Level 1

103 points

Sep 5, 2013 11:40 AM in response to Texas Mac Man

My iPad2 all of a sudden lost wifi last night. I was browsing a website, then all of a sudden it had no connectivity. I tried restarting and a hard reboot and turning wifi on and off but no luck.

I was going to restart the router but saw that my MacbookPro had wifi signal and no issues. My PC laptop also had no issues with wifi. I then turned on my iPad3 as a final test to see if it also worked. Surprisingly the iPad3 could not connect either. So now I suspect it's not hardware as what are the odds both fail wifi on the same day? Both are also on the same iOS version 6.1.3.

Anyone seen this before and/or know why just the iPads would lose connection?

Wifi is not working with 6.1.3 iPad 2