Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

iPad iPad 4 - 5ghz WiFi issues

D

deraj090

macrumors regular
Original poster
Feb 18, 2010
196
0
Just purchased the 4th gen 16GB WiFi only. I'm trying to connect to my 5GhZ band of my Belkin N600 router -- it isnt showing up as an option.

Any fixes for this?

Thanks!
 
saving107 said:
The 5GHz network has a higher throughput but a weaker range. How far away are you from the router?
Click to expand...

Yep. I get about 2 bars on 5Ghz vs. full on 2.4 downstairs in the main TV room (the router from there is the opposite corner, upstairs). The 2.4Ghz is even strong out in the driveway where the 5GHz disappears.
 
I'm sitting right next to the router. My iPhone 5 is picking it up ... Could it be a hardware issue?
 
Try resetting both router and the iPad. Your SSID is not hidden, right?
 
deraj090 said:
I'm sitting right next to the router. My iPhone 5 is picking it up ... Could it be a hardware issue?
Click to expand...

Weird. And you're broadcasting the SSID, etc.? I'm running a Asus RT-56U, definitely seeing the 5Ghz channel on my 4th gen iPad. AFAIK, there's no mystery settings in the iPad, if Wifi is on, it should see any/all networks.
 
Yes (broadcasting the SSID). No reason why it isn't picking up the 5Ghz channel...
 
Just tested my roommate's iPad 3. Works fine with the 5Ghz channel. This is so strange.
 
deraj090 said:
Just purchased the 4th gen 16GB WiFi only. I'm trying to connect to my 5GhZ band of my Belkin N600 router -- it isnt showing up as an option.

Any fixes for this?

Thanks!
Click to expand...

IPad 4 here... 150mbs connection 5GHz so it can work using a e4200
 
I had the same issues on my mini but after updating to 6.0.1 things seem to have improved. If you have not done so yet, give that a try.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back