iPad won't connect to wifi unless very close to modem - I've tried everything!

Honestly if you haven't already then, i'd try a reset all network settings and try again.

But you can also try another wifi network like brian said to try.

That way you can see it's your router or not.

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support

But if you are still having issues after this, you can always contact apple support to run some tests on your ipad.

Just as a question, do you have a newer router?

Usually the newer ones have two standard wifi: 2.4ghz and 5ghz

If your wifi isn't good, or you're connected to the 5 ghz

Might make sense because you have to be close to the routher for the 5

It doesn't go through walls well or travel, so you have to be within a certain distance of the routher to see it

I dunno if this is your issue but it might be related

Hi

Before you go to apple store try ipad on friends WiFi or in shop cafe.

Turn your router off for 30 seconds when its back on go to website for your make of

Router check for firmware update sometimes router from isp are not very good

Ask them for a new one better still if you can buy your own router

I use an ASUS MODEM ROUTER .

Cheers

Brian

Hi

You could have a faulty antenna in ipad make an appointment at apple store .

Cheers

Brian