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iPad: Weak Signal/Slow Wi-Fi Internet: Another Fix

By SK 3 comments Last updated April 6, 2010

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

Previously mentioned solutions include turning the router off then back on, resetting network settings on the iPad, and changing specific router settings.

Possible fix

Another potential solution that works particularly well in some cases of fluctuating signal strength is to turn off the “Ask to Join Networks” option. To do so, tap Settings on your iPad, then select “Wi-Fi” from the left-hand pane. Slide “Ask to Join Networks” to off.

Speculation holds that leaving this option on causes the iPad to constantly seek networks, resulting in some type of interference with the network to which it is connected.

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SK( Managing Editor )

Obsessed with tech since the early arrival of A/UX on Apple, Sudz (SK) is responsible for the editorial direction of AppleToolBox. He is based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Sudz specializes in covering all things macOS, having reviewed dozens of OS X and macOS developments over the years.

In a former life, Sudz worked helping Fortune 100 companies with their technology and business transformation aspirations.

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  1. Sobio says

    April 27, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I just randomly had bad wifi problems and nothing fixes it. HELP!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. selaineh says

    December 24, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Thanks–worked like a charm! I’ve been dealing with this weak signal issue for months and turning off “join other networks” seems to have done the trick. Thanks for that tip.

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  3. L Jarvis says

    September 2, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    I turned off “ask to join networks” option but iPad still tries to search for networks regardless? I am sat next to router and signal is still on lowest? I can be at other side of house and signal is same whereas iPhone is on full strength at other side of house?
    Also tried all other associated problem solving issues with regards to router but with no joy?

    Reply

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