Another potential iPad issue being blown out of proportion. Some people have posted on the Apple discussion forums claiming that their iPad gets bad or slow WiFi reception. So far, less than 100 people have voiced a complaint, and it seems an overwhelming majority have not experienced any issue. 100 out of 3 million? I'd take those chances.If you happen to come across the WiFi issue, don't worry, it seems to be a software bug. There are four things you can try (and it seems any of them will work).
The first would be to switch WiFi on and off in Settings.
The second option is to go into your WiFi settings, and tap the blue arrow next to the network you're on. Tap "Forget this network" and then log back in.
Third, you can reset all network preferences from General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will delete all your WiFi passwords too, so be sure you know them.
Finally, if you've tried the other three steps, try switching the iPad off and on. It could be that simple. Most users are reporting that one of these options fixes any issue.
Personally, I haven't had the issue with my iPad, and it seems that most users have not either. In fact, the WiFi connection on my iPad is better than my iPhone 4, and only a small amount slower than my MacBook Pro. Yes, the iPad can pull down data only slightly slower than a Core i7 MacBook Pro. Of course, that has a lot more to do with the internet speed, and less to do with specs, but hardware specs do play a role in these speed tests.
So, if you happen to be an incredibly unlucky person and experience WiFi issues, try resetting your connection in one of the ways I've listed above. Also, as long as you're one in a million, why not try playing the lottery? But be sure to avoid any situations that could involve a shark attack, just in case your luck goes the other way again.
