PSA: if you encounter no internet connectivity after updating your iPad to 17.6.1, as I did, you may have to perform a full network reset to get it to work again.

To do so, go to "General" -> "Transfer or Reset iPad"

Tap "Reset" -> "Reset Network Settings"

After doing so, the iPad will reboot and you'll need to re-connect to your WiFi and it'll start working again. 🙏🏻