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Next question - why does my iPad keep losing the WiFi connection (at home) when my mainframe has it?

Mac OS X (10.7.2), Various

Posted on May 11, 2013 11:45 AM

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May 11, 2013 11:54 AM in response to Leciaatapple

Some simple things you can do is to reset network settings on the iPad and attempt to reconnect to your wireless network. Just got to settings>general>reset>reset network settings this wont remove any of your actual data but will require that you put your wireless password in when joining. Also another simple step would be to power cycle your wireless router and modem just unplug them both from power for about 30 seconds to a min and them plug them back in. Let me know if that helps.

May 11, 2013 1:25 PM in response to timothy.a.clifton

Thanks Timothy. I did the Reset thing this morning - but that doesn't seem to have solved anything! And now, after a long wait WiFi has connected - but everytime this happens I have to put in my Password. And that wasn't happening BEFORE I did the Reset thing!


I do occasionally have to unplug my router and then replug it - and this has been with my mainframe Mac. So I do kow about that.


I am shutting down now and will see what happens tomorrow!


Thanks again for your sugegstions - Lecia

May 11, 2013 2:24 PM in response to Leciaatapple

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.


Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1559


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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 😉

May 16, 2013 9:33 AM in response to Leciaatapple

I am having the same problem with my iPad 2 and my wife's Retina. Have done router power cycles, Network reset (now I have to look up and re-enter all of my other passwords), iPad reset, etc and still find my signal comes and goes from full bars to none over and over. No problems with any computers on teh network, and it happens away from home as well. Pretty much renders our wifi iPads as $800 door stops.


I have not tried changing the security or updating the Netgear router FW (although I checked since it started and saw no updates needed, will require time to update settings on many devices). Seems like Apple does not test their FW very well before release if there are as many complaints about this as I am seeing, and the actual issue after quite a bit of time is still not clear?

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