I used to have full bars at my bed with iPhone X, now the Max only has 2. And it has trouble reconnect to the WIFI after airplane mode is turned on with WIFI turned on.
iPhone Xs Max, iOS 12, 64GB
For more empirical Wifi Data you can download the Airport Utility app (no need to actually have an Apple Airport), and follow the following instructions from https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT203068 to run the scanner utility from your XS and other iOS devices at the same location to get comparative data.
The Wi-Fi scanner in AirPort Utility
Apple’s AirPort Utility includes a Wi-Fi scanner that logs the client’s view of the network. Administrators can use it to validate the client’s view of the network at a specific location.
For accurate results, use the Wi-Fi scanner on a dedicated device that’s the same model as the iOS client.
On your iOS device, go to Settings > AirPort Utility to turn on the Wi-Fi scanner.
Next, open Airport Utility and tap Wi-Fi Scan.
By default, Wi-Fi Scanner runs continuously. Use the slider to set a scan duration of up to 60 seconds.
To start the scan, tap Scan. AirPort Utility lists all the SSIDs that it finds. This includes hidden networks, which appear as "Network name unavailable."
The AirPort Utility scans all available bands at four-second intervals. Enterprise networks that have multiple access points are grouped by BSSID. The scanner shows information about:
To view a trace log of the scan results for an SSID and BSSID, tap the SSID:
The trace log shows the date and time of the scan, along with the channel and RSSI.
After the scan completes, you can share the results. Just tap the share icon (
), then choose one of these options:
AirPort Utility sends the results as a comma-separated list:
SSID, BSS, RSSI, Channel, time
"ACES", "18:64:72
3:E9:40", "-57", "11", "12:02:03 PM"
"Cuba", "F8:1EF:F9:56:BC", "-53", "149", "12:02:03 PM"
"ACES", "18:64:723:E9:50", "-63", "149", "12:02:03 PM"
"Cuba", "F8:1EF:F9:56:BB", "-69", "11", "12:02:03 PM"
"ACES", "18:64:723:E9:40", "-67", "11", "12:02:07 PM"
The first line is a column header that shows the SSID, BSS, RSSI, Channel, and date fields. To analyze or chart the results, import the list into a spreadsheet or other tool.
Then how do you explain that in my home, I don't sit anywhere close to the router with 5ghz and yet, I have no issues whatsoever connecting and maintaining a strong connection anywhere in my home.
People don’t have the same experience given different equipment, structures, available services. Analogous examples give information and discussion, nothing else.
I disagree.
In its simplest form:
-Single AP (I’ve tested on Cisco Meraki only) broadcasting 5Ghz wireless network
-Devices connected to said network all operate as expected bar the XS
A new ver is available.
Hi , I tried these options with my wifi access point , my 7+ keeps disconnecting heavily from the wifi after , i turned them on again !
My LTE and 3/4G is horrible.
A1921. No problems.
Yeah, the A1921 is the right model for the US, just wondering why it’s showimg as being (China).
https://www.techwalls.com/iphone-xs-max-model-number-a1921-a2101-a2102-a2104-dif ferences/
I have the same model and same problem. When I have all 3 bars, 5ghz speed is great , one or two bars the speed is poor, drops down to 2.4 or LTE or does not even see the 5ghz network.
It’s manufactured in China.
And for serious? What kind of condescending reply is that? Lol
They’re all made in China. But yeah, thanks for your powerful insight.
You asked about China. It is because that is where they are manufactured. It does not mean anything else as far as I know. it is your problem if you took that as condescending.
I think the problems are related. I experience both, before and after the firmware update. Poor 5ghz reception and phone drops down to 2.4ghz or even LTE when reception is poor.
Also to mention hotspot on the XS is terrible on lt. Can’t stream online games but the X is fine
iPhone XS Max Weak 5GHz WIFI Reception
