Apple hasupdated a Knowledge Base articlethat address Wi - Fi connectivity issues experienced by “ a small percentage ” of iPad users .
The clause , which we initially reported back in former April right after the gadget ’s U.S. launching , bring home the bacon such helpful hints as “ check that you are in range of the Wi - Fi router ” and “ confirm that your Wi - Fi router and/or Cable / DSL modem is connected to power and turn on , ” which did little to solace the frilly feathers of client who cover little or no connectivity while standing right on top of their AirPort stations .
The new troubleshooting steps , on the other hand , seem to take the connectivity issuance a flake more earnestly , offer a identification number of unlike solutions — some definitely a little off the beaten way . First , Apple recommends making certain that your router has the tardy microcode ; if you use an AirPort Express , AirPort Extreme or Time Machine , you could use the AirPort Utility ( institute in /software / Utilities ) to determine whether you have the in style translation of the Apple - put up microcode instal .
Other recommendation admit using the more robust WPA or WPA-2 security system dodge , renew your IP address , and guarantee that your iPad is not lock at the lowest screen brightness level . We are unsure what the brightness level might have to do with Wi - Fi connectivity , but perhaps that ’s one reason Apple insists on calling the iPad a “ magical ” gadget .
Most interestingly , the article suggest that a more comprehensive set of fixes is yet to come : “ Apple will also accost remaining Wi - Fi connectivity issues with a future iPad package update . ” We ’ll be have our breather .
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