Ipad mini won't stay connected to home network...and I've tried ALL the fixes
I know other people have been posting this problem, but none of the fixes posted in the forums work for me. No matter whether I restart or reset my mini, it only holds the wifi connection for a few minutes. Then, though it says it's still connected, it's not. I've also tried resetting and updating my router, tried re-naming my networks, and tried every different kind of connection (wep, wpa, wpa2) my router can handle. Nothing works for more than a few minutes! Someone please help!
Maybe this additional clue will help: I can connect via cellular, but ONLY if my wireless adapter is turned OFF. I can also connect to other wireless networks - just not my home network.
using OS 6.0.3
You gave a clue - "it says it's still connected, it's not"
If it indicates that it's connected to the router, then it probably is. When you add "it's not", is it because you can't reach the outside world? If so, then the problem is the router is not communicating with the outside or the problem is the channel from router to it's mother at command central. The final nail on the coffin is that you can connect to other wireless networks, not at home. Two strikes on the router. How old is the router, what brand?
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