We continue to report on an issue in which iPad users experience weak/fluctuating Wi-Fi signals and/or inordinately slow transfer speeds. In these cases, users report fast connection and throughput from Macs, PCs, iPhones and other devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network, but significantly degraded speeds and/or fluctuating signal strength on the iPad.
Previously mentioned solutions include turning the router off then back on, resetting network settings on the iPad, and changing specific router settings.
Possible fix
Another potential solution that works particularly well in some cases of fluctuating signal strength is to turn off the “Ask to Join Networks” option. To do so, tap Settings on your iPad, then select “Wi-Fi” from the left-hand pane. Slide “Ask to Join Networks” to off.
Speculation holds that leaving this option on causes the iPad to constantly seek networks, resulting in some type of interference with the network to which it is connected.