My iPad 2 won't connect to Public Wifi Networks

So a few weeks ago I was at a cafe and tried to connect my iPad 2 to the wifi network of the cafe with no avail. I have tried rebooting multiple times, resetting network settings a couple of times, have tried most about anything but my iPad will only connect if I'm standing next to a router. Even then the signal that it's receiving it's not full. I don't know why this is happening please can someone help me out? It's really frustrating!!!

Have you tried ....
Rebooting your router?
Turning WiFi off and then on again?
Settings>WiFi>Network name>Forget this network?  Find the network again, tap on it, enter the password?
Settings>General>Reset>ResetNetwork Settings? Find your network again, tap on it, enter the password?
Restart the iPad? Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.

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