by John Davis
Guam - What's up Tech Fans! Last week I gave you the scoop on wireless network connectivity issues iPad owners were having since the iPad's launch over a month ago. Although Apple hasn't released a software update for iPad owners to download, there is a manual fix that just might solve your Wi-Fi problems.
The first thing you should try is updating your wireless router's firmware. Make sure you have the latest version of firmware to ensure your router is functioning properly. If your router is around other equipment that could cause interference like microwaves, cordless phones and blue tooth devices, be sure to move it to an area with less potential for interference.
Secondly, you might need to change your routers security encryption. Typically, security isn't something that should be experimented with, but when attempting to boost network performance, it may be necessary. There's no question that WPA or Wi-Fi protected access is more secure than Wired Equivalent Privacy, but the jury's still out about which encryption method can slow a network down more. If you have either currently deployed in your home network, try changing to a different encryption setting and see if that makes any difference in your connectivity. Apple also recommends that you use the same security settings across the entire network.
After updating your firmware and trouble shooting your security encryption, be sure to rename your wireless network so you'll remember which network actually works for you and your iPad. Many blogs about the issue around the web states these little fixes should work and I hope they do for the people who shelled out some top dollars for the iPad. If that didn't work for you, Apple still contends switching to an all-Apple wireless network will solve your iPad's connectivity issues.
No worries though tech fans, as soon as Apple comes out with a software download to solve the iPad's connectivity problems you'll be the first to know.