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iPad WiFi Issues

Discussion in 'iPad' started by chris, Apr 5, 2010.

  1. chris Administrator

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    Anyone having WiFi issues with their iPad? I saw a few reports out this morning. Me personally, there were a few incidences where it took longer to connect upon powering up. Nothing that was really cause for concern.

    How about you? WiFi issues on your iPad?
  2. chris Administrator

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    Powering up. That's so pre-iPad. It's more like turn on.:dft011:wicked_smile
  3. up10ad Evangelist

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    None here but I am headed to the You Tube thread.
  4. bostonkarl New Member

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    Kinda Sorta

    My iPad wifi was being a bit cantakerous. Then I changed my router settings from mixed mode to G only. That cleared up all issues.

    Oh, and tethering using MyWi (jailbreak app) works very very well.
  5. BrownGem Zealot

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    No issues here. Instant connect at home and work.
  6. billnye97 Member

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    I had a few instances of it not connecting. It was mostly turning it on and not giving it a chance to connect to the network.
  7. aggieman Zealot

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    No issues at all here.
  8. Josh Yates Member

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    No issues at home. Haven't gone out in the "wild" yet. We'll see how work and Starbucks does this week.
  9. iSoozin Member

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    No issues here either!!
  10. topspin New Member

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    mine is blazing, way faster than 3GS!!!
  11. leslivres Member

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    yes, wifi issues. intermittent connections; doesn't hold for very long. just reading about the same problem with others. glad it was not "my fault." lol
  12. dcom Zealot

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    I'm having some WiFi problems. I connect to a Timecapsule using 802.11n and notice the signal fluctuates from full to 1 bar while sitting in the same place, holding the iPad the same way. It hasn't disconnected but the wavering signal is annoying. The speed doesn't appear to be a problem though, it's still fast.

    I have 2 networks at home, one is 'n' and one 'g'. I've connected to the 'g' net and I'm getting the same problem. There are no g devices connecting to the n net either so that's not the problem.
  13. up10ad Evangelist

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    Same experience as dcom, Time Capsule has disconnected once while using LogMeIn to work from home.
  14. gulbane Member

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    This is interesting because I was having wierd issues yesterday. Basically, I was getting intermittent wi-fi access. I would use the speedtest.com app which would show studdering and very slow download speeds. I used the same app on my iphone and it was perfectly fine at 22/4 after 5 tests in a row.

    I was wondering if I was having a problem with the ipad based on this. My router is a Wireless N. Any other thoughts on this?

    EDIT: Just saw the other posts that happened while I was typing. I wonder if wireless N is the issue?

    I swear it worked fine on Saturday and I had problems with it all day on Sunday.
  15. leslivres Member

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    no issues with my iPhone. this was to be my "travel" laptop. wonder how this will all iron out?? Apple support document had a "Resolution" area but way over my head; all about appending one or more characters in the current network name.
  16. TechnologyCoach New Member

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    I'm having connection issues - theres a certain amount of time of non-use when the wifi "turns off". If I open mail, or use certain internet dependent application, I get an error. If I open safari, a small window pops up and says "connecting" and I'm back in business. During the time when the wifi is off, if I try go to settings and try to connect to my network, it says unable to connect (even though I eventually connect).
  17. mori Member

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    No issues here
  18. leslivres Member

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    i find this tiring and more than a challenge!!! lol when opening Safari, i get the same connecting window. in between, i am having a nervous breakdown!! hoping this all evens out. running 5 miles a day helps, but might have to increase it to 10!!! hang in there.
  19. BrownGem Zealot

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    I'm wondering if this related to specific routers or MAC vs PC networks. I am running PC on a Linksys router. May be helpful if everyone posted that info. Might isolate a specific problem?
  20. leslivres Member

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    am also running my PC on a Cisco Linksys router. still intermittent. just "live" for five minutes and then cancelled.

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