Ipad won't stay connected to personal hotspot

ipad mini has issues staying connected to hot spot on iphone 5. i've tried a laptop computer and it stays conected with no issues. When Ipad screen shuts off so does the connection which is fine, but when you turp ipad screen on it won't connect without turning on/off hotspot on iphone5. Any suggestions welcome.

Hello Dcampdr,
It sounds like you are unable to stay connected to your iPhones personal hotspot. I recommend these steps from the following article to help troubleshoot the Wi-Fi connection:
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
Restart your iOS device.
Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and locate the Wi-Fi network to which you're connected.
Tap and Forget this Network.
Try to connect to your desired Wi-Fi network.
Note: You may need to enter your Wi-Fi password again if your network requires one.
Update your device to the latest version of software.
Wi-Fi disconnects or signal strength is less than expected
Move closer to the Wi-Fi router (access point).
Check for sources of potential interference.
Remove any case, stand, or other accessories from your iOS device and see if signal strength improves.
Reset network settings by tapping Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Note: This will reset all network settings including
previously connected Wi-Fi networks and passwords
recently used Bluetooth accessories
VPN and APN settings
If the issue persists, I would next try the troubleshooting in the following article for the iPhone Hotspot connection, even though it works fine with another device:
iOS: Troubleshooting Personal Hotspot
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2756
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

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