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iPad has Wi-Fi issues; Apple blames non-Apple routers
Since the iPad's "magical" launch, users have been complaining about issues with the device's Wi-Fi connection. If an iPad, for whatever reason, lost its connection to a known wireless network, sometimes, it would fail to re-connect automatically.
Apple, however, has posted a support page acknowledging the issue, shifting the blame to non-AirPort routers. It seems as though the problem only rears its ugly head with dual-band capable routers. Besides making sure that your router's firmware is up-to-date, here's what Apple suggests:
Since the iPad's "magical" launch, users have been complaining about issues with the device's Wi-Fi connection. If an iPad, for whatever reason, lost its connection to a known wireless network, sometimes, it would fail to re-connect automatically.
Apple, however, has posted a support page acknowledging the issue, shifting the blame to non-AirPort routers. It seems as though the problem only rears its ugly head with dual-band capable routers. Besides making sure that your router's firmware is up-to-date, here's what Apple suggests:
- Assign a different Wi-Fi network names to identify each band
- Ensure that both networks use the same type of wireless security (WEP, WPA, WPA2, and so on)
- If this doesn't work, reset your iPad's network settings (Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings)