iPad has Wi-Fi issues; Apple blames non-Apple routers

[xxMATTGxx]

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)

Besides for the Wi-Fi issue, as we reported earlier this week, iPad owners are irritated by the device's USB charging shortcoming. Most Windows PCs, in addition to older Macs, do not have USB ports that can output enough power to charge the iPad. To charge via USB without the need for an electrical outlet, iPad owners must seek a third party USB hub that provides extra power, or, opt for a computer that can support high output USB charging.

Link: http://www.neowin.net/news/ipad-has-...medium=ping.fm


Oh dear. Come on Apple don't blame these routers when you should of made sure it worked with most routers not just your own.

[Markeh]

Oh I bet people who splashed out $700 on their brand new iPad are pretty annoyed.

I can't wait to see the look on someone's face.

[Colin-Roberts]

wifi is wifi it shouldn't matter who makes the router or not

[Jam]

My iPod Touch has always had wifi problems, have to switch WiFi on and off everytime I bring it out of standby.

[Recursion]

Loving the fact they are trying to pin the blame for their mistake on everyone else.

[HotelUser]

Loving the fact they are trying to pin the blame for their mistake on everyone else.

Hmmmm are they blaming them, or just saying that it wont work with third party routers?

[Cheryl]

Hmmmm are they blaming them, or just saying that it wont work with third party routers?

they were blaming them apple fanboy

[HotelUser]

they were blaming them apple fanboy

Once again, posting from my Quad core, mr. wrong accusations.

[Apolva]

Yet it's only Apple products experiencing the issue...

[danzooo]

Of course they're not going to blame their own routers - surely if you just released your eagerly awaited new tablet PC and it didn't work on Wi-Fi your not gonna blame it on Airport, are you?