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Several users have reported that they encounter Wi-Fi connection issues with their iPhones. There may be several possible reasons for these problems. We compiled a list of two common problems and some troubleshooting tips. You may try our solution steps for each one until you resolve your issue. Symptom 1: I am unable to turn [...]

Wi-Fi syncing and backing up is made possible with the iOS 5 release. This feature allows you to wirelessly transfer your files (e.g. apps. books, calendars, photos, notes etc). If your iOS device (e.g iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, and iPod touch) support iOS 5, it will support Wi-Fi sync. Requirements iTunes 10.5+. [...]

All recent Macs have AirPort cards, allowing you to connect to existing wireless networks. You can also use the AirPort card to create your own wireless network from an existing Ethernet connection.  This is helpful when you need to connect wireless devices, like your iPad, to an Ethernet connection. In this tutorial we will be [...]

Apple has released AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.5.2 for all 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Stations, AirPort Express Base Stations, and Time Capsules. Apple lists the following enhancements in this update: General fixes to Wi-Fi base station stability Fixes some issues with AirPlay streaming General fixes with USB interoperability including connection to [...]

Several users have reported slower Wi-Fi Internet throughput after the update to iOS 4.2.1. This issue may be due to a change in power delivery/draw (which also appears to be causing the “Cannot Use Device. The connected USB device requires too much power” error). Fixes Change DNS servers. This problem can often be solved by simply [...]

We previously reported on an issue in which users sers have reported weak Wi-Fi signals and/or inordinately slow transfer speeds. In these cases, users report fast connection and throughput from Macs, PCs and other devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network, but significantly degraded speeds and/or fluctuating signal strength on the iPad or iPhone. In [...]

Some users have reported an issue in which Security Update 2010-006 causes a loss of wireless connectivity. When this issue manifests, users cannot connect to some wireless networks or receive a message indicating that no network can be found. Fix In some cases this issue can be resolved by simply downloading and reinstalling the standalone [...]

A number of users have reported an issue in which Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) repeatedly drops WiFi (AirPort) connections when connected to a variety of wireless routers. Typical fixes for this issue (including switching to or from IPv6, resetting router settings, etc.) have proven largely ineffective. We have, however, identified a few less-traditional fixes [...]

Various iPhone models may exhibit extremely slow data throughput when connected to Wi-Fi networks. This can result in sluggish loading of web pages, YouTube content and more. Fix This problem can often be solved by simply changing DNS servers. On your iPhone, while connected to a Wi-Fi network, follow these steps: Go to Settings > [...]

Several users have reported an issue in which Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) systems cannot connect to Wi-Fi networks to which computers running Mac OS X 10.5.x, iOS devices and Windows systems have no problems connecting. Turn off Bluetooth Oddly, some users have reported that simply turning off Bluetooth resolves this issue. To do [...]