Mac Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi? 9 Steps to Get Back Online 1v3t3j

Wifi is the main component in any computing system that helps us connect to the internet without any wires. 36v6r

So, what will you do if your Mac does not connect to the home-based Wifi? 

This would be an issue which can uncomfort you and it will keep you uncomfortable until you have fixed it.

And if you are looking for different ways to fix that problem then you have clicked on the right article. 

Here we are going to discuss the main factors because of which you will face this type of problem and we will also share 9 steps on how you can fix this problem.

9 Steps to Get Back Online on Mac: 4v713z

Here we will share basic 9 steps that you can follow to get you, Mac, online, and get connected with the internet.

01- Confirm Proper Network Operation: 562f27

The first and most important step is to check is your Wifi network working properly or not? And the simplest way to check that is to connect different devices with that Wifi network.

If the other devices are connected successfully then you will know that your Mac has the issue, not the other way around. But if other devices that you tried to connect are unsuccessful to connect then it means your Wifi network has an issue.

In this case, we are talking about Wifi Network if that is not working properly then you can try these steps to make sure that it works.

02- Double-Check Your Ethernet Cable: 51t65

There are various ways that you can connect your Mac or computer to the Internet. So, if this is the case and you have connected your Mac with the Ethernet connection then you need to check the ethernet cable.

So, to do this, you can counter check the security that how securely the cable is connected, and when you have checked that then you need to make sure that it is also securely connected to the router. 

And if that does not work then you need to connect the Mac without the cable.

And the same way around, if you use your Mac without the cable then try checking it with one.  This can be helpful to get you online and thus gives you time to focus and find the main issue.

03- Check Range and Interference: 19k6k

When it comes to Connecting your Mac to a router then you should make sure that the router and the Mac aren’t that far away from each other.

And the same way you should make sure that the router location is accessible from all over the house.

But the thing is that you should not put the router near any electric cables, cordless phones or video cameras, microwaves, or anything that transmits an electrical signal because this can rapture the router abilities.

And through some s, we came to notice that if you turn your Mac’s Bluetooth off then it might help because Bluetooth and Wifi might contradict each other.

04- Review the Obvious: 6r552f

Assuming there’s nothing wrong with your network or router, there are a couple of basic steps to review before you proceed.

The basic instinct should be that you have turned on the Wifi of your Mac.

You can make sure by clicking the Wifi icon on the top menu bar. If the Symbol is on then the Wifi symbol will appear as normal with the inside arcs lit up. And if the Wifi is turned off that arc symbol does not light up and stays blank.

When you click on the Wifi icon there you will see a list of Wifi connections, from there you should choose the proper and correct Wifi network that you have access to.

05- Update MacOS: 5a1f8

If you have any connection issues then it is most likely your OS is not updated thus check for the OS update. If you have a new version macOS ready to install, upgrade your Mac’s operating system and see if that fixes your problem.

On macOS Mojave or later, upgrading is easy.

Here’s what to do:

1. Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen and choose About This Mac.
2. Hit the Software Update button.
3. If an update is available, click Update Now.

06- Forget Your Wifi Network: 6i1z2s

There is another trick that you can apply that is to try forgetting the preferred Wifi network from your Mac.

Do this by opening your Mac’s network preferences, as described below:

But the thing is after you have removed that network your Mac won’t connect it automatically you’ll have to reconnect with that network manually.

And I have told you how to connect to a Wifi network above so I won’t be repeating it, although I will tell you that it follows the same method to reconnect to that Wifi.

You just need to enter the to have access to that network.

07- Change your Wifi Network Channel: 4r5n1p

Routers use one of the several channels to connect to the internet from the back end. Sometimes your router’s current channel suffers from interference or congestion.

Because of this, changing your Wi-Fi channel can help when you experience connection problems.

To change the channel you’re using, you need to find your router’s IP address.

To do this, follow the instructions in the below section to access the T/IP tab of the settings for your network.

There, you’ll find your router’s IP address next to the Router.

You should copy and paste the IP address into your browser’s search bar on the top.

What it will do is that it will allow you to to the router management website so that it is possible for you to manage the router, but you have to enter the to access that website and this is provided by the service provider.

If you don’t know it and haven’t changed it, you can likely find the default with a Google search of your router model.

The exact layout of your router’s configuration will vary by model. However, you generally have to go to a Wi-Fi settings page and find the list of channels.

08- Check your T/IP Settings: 3r1g

The T/IP settings of your Mac help your Mac to communicate with other devices. It is worthy to check if your Mac doesn’t connect to a Wifi.

You can also renew the DH (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and this is how you can do it:

9. Change Your Domain Name System (DNS) Settings: 1f6v27

DNS is a system that is used to match and combine domains with IP addresses.

If you care to change the DNS settings it might speed up your connection as well as resolve any connection issues.