Issues with iPad and their fixes !

Posted by Arjun Komath on April 7th, 2010

First of all, this is not a big deal. When ever a new device comes to the market, problems also come with them! As with every new device, there are always a few complaints, and the release of the iPad was no exception. Many users have been reporting overheating, weak WiFi signals, system time stopping in standby mode, etc.

Weak/No Wifi Signal: WiFi Fix (only practical for personal WiFi routers), Another WiFi Fix

Symptoms:
Under certain conditions, iPad may not automatically rejoin a known Wi-Fi network after restart or waking from sleep. This can occur with some third-party Wi-Fi routers that are dual-band capable when:

Using the same network name for each network

Using different security settings for each network

Resolution:
If you encounter this issue, try the following:

Create separate Wi-Fi network names to identify each band. This can be done easily by appending one or more characters to the current network name. (Example: Add a G to the 802.11b/g network name and an N to the 802.11n network name.)

Ensure that both networks use the same security type (WEP, WPA, WPA2, and so on)

If the issue persists, reset your network settings using Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

Note: Always ensure that your Wi-Fi router firmware is up to date.