iPad Air WiFi (5GHz) issues after iOS 8 upgrade

After upgrading to iOS 8, my iPad Air only has a stable connection at 2.4GHZ; using 5GHz causes it (Safari amongst other programs) to hang and lose internet (but not necessarily the wifi link). Fortunately, I can set up 2 SSIDs on my router and so 'force' the 2.4GHz connection, so I can still use the device.


The iPad's internet link worked perfectly well before the upgrade, so I'm assuming it to be a software/OS issue, not a router one.


Are others having the same, or similar problem?

Has this happened with previous upgrades?

Is there likely to be a software fix for it?

iPad Air Wi-Fi, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 19, 2014 6:22 AM

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iPad Air WiFi (5GHz) issues after iOS 8 upgrade

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