iPad Pro 9.7 WiFi connection issues - 5GHz
My brand new iPad Pro 9.7 is having major issues staying connected to my home WiFi 5GHz channel. The connection drops about every 30 seconds or so and I have to manually add the network back in. Also, when reconnecting it does not always take the password, and it takes several attempts before it finally accepts it.
Oddly, the iPad is rock solid when connected to the 2.4GHz channel and has yet to drop that connection. All my other iOS devices (older iPad and two iPhone 6's) have no problem staying connected to the 5GHz channel so I know its not a settings issue with the router. But just to be sure I put all the router settings to those listed here: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support
That did not fix the issue.
I then went back to the Apple store to see if they could help me and they ended up exchanging the iPad for another one. The same exact issues exist with the replacement. I even made sure to not restore from a backup, and setup the replacement iPad as a NEW iPad. I then tried connecting to WiFi with the pre-installed OS and still had the same issues. I then updated the iPad to the latest OS 9.3.1 and it still exhibits the same issues.
I am at a loss for what to do next. I will be returning the iPad Pro 9.7 for a second time in two days. This was not ready for release.
iPad Pro, iOS 9.3.1, 128GB, 9.7 inch model