iPhone 5 Wifi Range

j.applewood · Sep 29, 2012, 06:35 PM

Just set up my IP5 from iCloud backup and the wifi kept going in and out during the restore. After a few minutes I noticed a correlation between how far away from my router I was and the signal completely dropping out - approximately 5 feet. Any further, and no signal whatsoever. Finally got it up and running after literally placing the phone next to the router and leaving it. I'm running iOS 6 on my 4S (using the same router) so I didn't think it was an issue with the OS, but I restored it anyway just in case. Still dropping wifi like crazy. Took it into the Apple store today and got a replacement which thankfully works fine - has anyone else had this weird wifi range issue?

j.applewood · Oct 1, 2012, 02:54 PM

No one? Remarkable

ronjo · Oct 5, 2012, 10:55 AM

I've got the same issue with all wifi routers (work and home). Range is about 10-15ft from router at this point. Gonna go exchange it tonight as I just got mine yesterday...will let you know what happens

CoffeeBeantown · Nov 21, 2012, 07:54 PM

I have the same issue. 8 feet max then the signal goes dead. How is this even possible? Any solution...besides a new phone?

I5acc · Nov 21, 2012, 08:17 PM

It's working fine for me .... My router is a little far away from me in another room and i got full signal

Sep 29, 2012, 06:35 PM	#1
j.applewood macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	iPhone 5 Wifi Range Just set up my IP5 from iCloud backup and the wifi kept going in and out during the restore. After a few minutes I noticed a correlation between how far away from my router I was and the signal completely dropping out - approximately 5 feet. Any further, and no signal whatsoever. Finally got it up and running after literally placing the phone next to the router and leaving it. I'm running iOS 6 on my 4S (using the same router) so I didn't think it was an issue with the OS, but I restored it anyway just in case. Still dropping wifi like crazy. Took it into the Apple store today and got a replacement which thankfully works fine - has anyone else had this weird wifi range issue?
	0

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Oct 1, 2012, 02:54 PM	#2
j.applewood Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	No one? Remarkable
	0

Oct 5, 2012, 10:55 AM	#3
ronjo macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	I've got the same issue with all wifi routers (work and home). Range is about 10-15ft from router at this point. Gonna go exchange it tonight as I just got mine yesterday...will let you know what happens
	0

Nov 21, 2012, 07:54 PM	#4
CoffeeBeantown macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2011	I have the same issue. 8 feet max then the signal goes dead. How is this even possible? Any solution...besides a new phone?
	0

Nov 21, 2012, 08:17 PM	#5
I5acc macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	It's working fine for me .... My router is a little far away from me in another room and i got full signal
	0