iOS 8 Wi-Fi problems

You could get a wireless extender and set next to you ipad.

Ethernet Bridge / Wireless extender Solutions

1. Ethernet Bridge
   "The versatile Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network." from linksys. The supports both web browser based or program configuration. For the program, you need mac os x 10.5 or greater or windows xp to configure. Once configured, you can use it on any ethernet port.
   http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-RE1000-Wireless-N-Range-Extender/dp/B005FDXMJS/ref =sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314563758&sr=8-1
   (examples include Netgear WNCE2001 and Linksys WET610N)
2. Airport Express
   Airport Express is an external unit and you can configure it as a bridge. 802.11n ( You will need a more modern version of Mac OS X to configure. Sadly, Apple uses a configuration program to configure, not a web browser. ) Please note this requires mac os x 10.5??? or greater to configure or windows xp to configure. Please verify requirements before buying. Once configured, you can use it on any ethernet port.
   https://www.apple.com/airportexpress/
3. Netgear WNCE2001
4. Linksys WET610N are only two bridge examples.

I Believe the release notes accompanying 8.3 included the following;

– Addresses an issue where some devices disconnect intermittently from Wi-Fi networks

So far from there being no wi-fi issues in ios8, this speaks for itself.

elcpu wrote:

Something else you might like to try, there is another app that checks speed (free in App Store) - CloudCheck

In addition to speed you can move around & it shows wi-fi signal so you can identify and dead spots. There was a post about this some weeks (maybe months) ago in this thread

Good suggestion, old_chap. When time permits I will check it out myself. Thanks for the tip.... ✅

If the check shows any dead spots, something I came across might be useful:-

Improve your home wi-fi signal with an extra router

Want to boost your home wi-fi signal? One of the best techniques for receiving a more reliable internet connection is turning an old router into a repeater. This should extend your wireless signal to the darkest corners of your home, but you’ll likely spend 30 minutes setting it up.

Check your router’s manual

Some routers have repeater functionality built in, while others need customer firmware. Find out from your router’s manual to see if it’s possible to use a second wireless router to repeat the wi-fi signal or use it as a bridge – official documentation is available for the following Apple, Belkin and Linksys.

Enable the built-in repeater mode

Before starting, make a note of the MAC address of both the current (‘primary’) and ‘old’ routers. It’s often labelled on the bottom of the router and looks something like ’00:00:00:00:00:00′.

Configure your current (primary) router

1. Power on your current ‘primary’ router and connect your computer to it via an Ethernet cable. Open a web browser on your computer and enter the Admin page URL (most are similar to http://192.168.1.1), then the username and password. The manual will contain this information and guidance to the admin page settings.
2. Locate the wireless repeater settings on its Admin page and enable/change as appropriate – you’ll either have a drop-down menu to select your router’s mode or a checkbox to tick. This is often found in the ‘advanced’ wireless settings and named differently between brands, such as ‘Wireless Repeater’, ‘signal repeating’, ‘Wireless Bridging and Repeating > Repeater with Wireless Client Association’, or as with Apple ‘Wireless Bridge Mode’.
3. In the wireless repeater settings, leave it set to access point mode. Fill in MAC address of the ‘old’ router and click Apply, Save, or as appropriate to save the new settings.
4. Look for a setting relating to the router being set as the ‘DHCP Server’ and make sure it is enabled. It might not be present, but check in any sections that mention ‘LAN IP’ or ‘DHCP’. The IP address should be set to 192.168.0.1, then ‘starting’ IP address at 192.168.0.4, and ‘ending’ IP address 192.168.0.255. Save the settings.

Configure your old router

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to your ‘old’ router and power it on. Enter the Admin page and locate the wireless repeater settings (similar to steps 1 and 2 above).
2. In the wireless repeater settings, change it from ‘Access Point (AP)’ to the ‘repeater’ option (for some routers you may have to create a wireless bridge).
   Note: If you don’t find these settings, then this isn’t possible or you’ll need custom firmware.
3. Enter the MAC address of your main (‘primary’) router, but other settings are different here.
4. Look for LAN/IP address settings. Turn off any setting relating to using it as a ‘DHCP Server’ – you don’t want it to act as the chief router.
5. Next, change its IP address to 192.168.0.2 and write this down as this will be the address used to enter its admin screen in the future. Save the settings.
6. Make sure that the wireless settings are the same as those used by the main router (such as SSID (network name), security mode, Channel, and MAC Authentication).
7. Next, make sure all routers are powered off. Wait a minute, then power on the ‘primary’ router.
8. Pick a spot to locate your ‘old’ router (the ‘repeater’) in an area close to where you’ve struggled to get signal (this could be a different floor). Then, power it on and check if you now have an improved wireless signal.

Installing custom firmware

Some routers don’t have repeater mode built-in, while others have the capacity but require you to install custom firmware to unlock this functionality. There is a risk that you could brick your router and, although most can be revived by sticking a pen into its reset button, it could invalidate the router’s warranty.

Because of this and a more convoluted process, only advanced users should consider this. The DD-WRT website provides custom firmware and specific instructions for some routers.

If all else fails, you may need to buy a wireless booster or new router. Wireless networks aren’t always ideal – one solution to signal problems is to buy HomePlugs which use your home’s electrical mains circuit to share an internet connection.

I've now been using IOS9 for a few days, didn't want to comment earlier in case the improvement wasn't sustained.

Well everything now seems fine, have not had any instances of drop-outs. When I get home my iPhone connects instantly to my router (with IOS8 I was having to select from list of networks), same at work and in public Wi-Fi spots - instant connection. Have also noticed at home there are more networks shown, as I doubt all my neighbours have simultaneously boosted their routers it would appear IOS9 has much better reception.

I've seen comments (and a new thread) about people having difficulties connecting since upgrade to IOS9, but this seems to be a different problem - those posting cannot connect at all, whereas the problem with IOS8 was dropping connection. Hopefully the tips that elcpu has posted, including link to Apple advice, will resolve this.

(and my spell check does not change elcpu to elk poo)

Csound1 wrote:

don_wan wrote:

We have unfortunately been plagued by those with nothing genuine to offer themselves, calling out these posted "fixes" as examples where people have succesfully resolved the issues themselves, but without any actual evidence that the "fix" was not in fact just a temporary reprieve, and berating those of us who still have issues as they cannot accept even the very idea there might actually still be a real issue with iOS for some devices.

If we are to believe you why should we not believe them. What makes you correct and all those others wrong? Sounds like sour grapes to me.

I choose to believe them.

No not stuck anymore, upgrading to IOS 9 fixed it for me and others so no sour grapes on my part. Happy for you to add my fix to the list of fixes you keep posting as this one works.

I understand from a Forbes article that ios9 reverts back to ios7 WiFi protocols. As upgrading to ios9 is fixing the problem for many people could it be that ios8 is at least part of the problem?

When I upgraded my iPhone 4S to ios9 it didn't immediately fix the problem but having applied the magic hair dryer/freezer trick yesterday it burst back into life after I reset the phone. Maybe some flags have to be reset in the hardware as well as upgrading to ios9.

In the past the hair dryer/freezer trick would only work until my phone warmed up then the WiFi would grey out again. Now it seems to work all of the time and the phone doesn't seem to get so hot in normal use either.

I think ios9 should be added as a likely fix for the problem. After all, isn't that why Apple have gone back to ios7 WiFi protocols?

They've just issued a PATCH v8.0.1. It's working well with my IPAD AIR. (So Far)

Just downloaded version 8.0.2 and it seems to have solved the issue for me.

8.0.2 solved it for me.

Sent from my iPad

same problem here with wifi either dropping or not transferring any data.

I deactivated GPS / location services completely (not just for Wifi) and wifi is now working fine.

My router is an Asus RT AC 68U. If I connect up my airport extreme from apple and connect IOS 8 devices to it all is well.

+1

wifi issue seems to be fixed on my iPhone 5S since 8.1.1 installation.

It was a long wait but at last i can expect to be able to enjoy my iphone like in iOS 7 days …

Having the same issues with my iPad Mini with Retina Display and my new iPhone 6..

I have a separate WiFi Router that I have setup to test and see what could be the issue.

I am still working on it however I reset my WiFi Router and set it back up again and it seems to be working perfectly.

I am now performing this on my ADSL WiFi Modem and see if it takes the same affect and move on from there..

This is an extreme way of working around it and this is likely an Apple issue hopefully will be fixed ASAP....

u[date: iPhone users if your device is in a case take the phone out of the case, power down the device and let it sit for at least an hour or 2.

POwer back up and reconnect to wifi.

I had reset all my network / settings and the only time it would after that was when I'd power the device off and back on again.

Try removing any cases from iPads as well, powering them down and letting them sit and cool off - then reconnect without the case - and put them back together again - and see if that helps!

Apple support told me to erase my phone, I hung up.

MissGem wrote:

Same situation on my 5s. Whilst poking around I went to Privacy / Location Services / System Services & disabled WiFi Networking. That was about 3 hours ago & I've not seen that stupid spinning wheel yet. This would be the the longest I've gone without resetting Network Settings since updating.

Guys - try this, it's been about 5 hours for me now & I've still not had a timeout. That's the only thing I fiddled with.