iPad Wi-Fi problems

Some owners of Apple's new iPad are reporting problems not being able to connect the device wirelessly through their home Wi-Fi networks, or say they are receiving Wi-Fi signals that are weak or drop frequently, leaving them unable to connect to the Internet.

"After sync and set up, Wi-Fi with my home system dropped 5 or 6 times during the afternoon. No other Macs or PC on my network had an issue with remaining connected," wrote one user from Palm Harbor, Fla. on Apple's iPad online discussion board, where many frustrated users are sharing their woes.

Another said while sitting in the same spot and not moving around "using the device I lose connectivity ... Many times the only way (I) can get it to return is by disabling the Wi-Fi connection completely and then reenabling it ... retyping the (Wi-Fi) password and all ... It is also very sporadic as it has been working great for the past few hours with no loss of connection ... or signal strength. I am very frustrated because I LOVE my iPad, but this connectivity problem makes it borderline useless."