When I first got my new iPad on March 16th, I immediately noticed that my Wi-Fi signal was much weaker than the Wi-Fi signal found on my iPad 2. At first, I thought it was my actual internet connection but, as it turns out, I wasn’t the only one that found this to be an issue. Our own Warner Crocker also noticed that his new iPad wasn’t as good at picking up a connection.
Others have been complaining about it too.
Turns out, the issue likely has something to do with the software on board and not the hardware itself. And, as I learned, there is an extremely simple fix that worked for me that might work for some of you.
OS X Daily has posted a quick little tutorial on how to fix the Wi-Fi connection issue with the new iPad. I decided to give it a go and sure enough, my Wi-Fi signal on my new iPad is similar to the signal found on my iPad 2.
Here’s what I did.
1) Go to Settings, and head to General.
2) Now go to Network and then go to Wi-Fi.
3) Once in there, tap the blue arrow that is next to the device that your iPad is connected to.
4) Then, you’ll want to Forget This Network on the next screen.
5) Return to the Wi-Fi screen and connect to that network again.
6) Hopefully, enjoy a better Wi-Fi signal.
Now, I doubt this works for everyone but it certainly worked for me. I’d be willing to wager that Apple releases a software update down the road that takes care of the problem for everyone. For now though, you’ll want to think about giving this fix a go.
Anyone out there having issues?
Did this fix work?
Let me know.
First of all i will like to say thank you for the tip.At the beginning i thought i was among those ppl with wi-fi problems on the New iPad and i decided to give it a try.when I’ve notice that in some areas of my house i have a different signal i decided 2 make a speedTest internet with the ipad,then with the iPhone.The results were almost the same.Then i did the steps you did and still the same results. I guess that means there is nothing wrong with my iPad wi-fi.
I suggest everyone to give it a try!!!Good luck
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This worked! I am a new Ipad user and was so frustrated that I lost conection when no one else in the house was having a problem. Thanks!
hi.my ipad 2 doesnt even work when i go to safari but my wifi is connected…I went to the apple store and i told them about my ipad problem then they told me just refresh the routor and turn off everthing i did but still its just nothing happend and the wifi is connected but when i go to youtube or yahoo someting like that its just blank ang it keeps loading.but when the guy connected the internet to the apple store t was fine and eveything was working but when i got home it was still nothing happend can you please help me?
nope didn’t work for me….I have the ipad (original). I have tried everything from your tip to restarting the modum, to restoring my ipad to factory settings. Nothing…. :(
WHOOT WHOOT! I got it to work. I had to shut off the ipad. Then shut off/unplug the modem. Wait several minutes. Then plug in and turn on modem. Then turn on ipad. :)
It worked. Thanks for saving me a headache