Q: Why doesn't my iPhone 5,2 (iOS8) want to connect to 2,4 ghz wifi networks anymore?

Only when I'm next to the wifi router I can connect to a 2,4 ghz network. When I move 1 or 2 meters, the connection just drops out. With 5 ghz network there's no problem at all. How can I figure out if this is a software or hardware problem., and what is a possible solution? My iPhone turned 2 years old recently, so I guess I don't have to count on any warranty or other support?

iPhone 5, iOS 8.1.3

Posted on Jan 30, 2015 3:12 AM

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by deggie,

deggie Jan 30, 2015 4:10 AM in response to Droomcommissaris
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Jan 30, 2015 4:10 AM in response to Droomcommissaris

Why do you want to connect at 2.4?

Have you tried rebooting your router?
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by wjosten,

wjosten Jan 30, 2015 4:51 AM in response to Droomcommissaris
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Jan 30, 2015 4:51 AM in response to Droomcommissaris

Read here:

http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS1398

And here:

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202068
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by Droomcommissaris,

Droomcommissaris Jan 30, 2015 8:09 AM in response to deggie
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Jan 30, 2015 8:09 AM in response to deggie

Hi,

MY network at home was originally set up as a 2.4 ghz network, it worked fine until a week ago. By changing it I noticed my wifi on my iPhone was working again. The problem is however at work for example it's probably also 2.4 ghz. Because I cant connect, only when standing nearby the router. That's why I'm wondering how I can figure this out, is it software, hardware or something else. Tried resetting and restarting. But none of it seemed to solve the problem.
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