RonMarion

Q: Every time my new macbook air wakes up the wi-fi connection doesn't automatically connect even though I set it to auto connect

I have a new MacBook Air and my wi-fi connection has to be manually selected after wakeup.  The issue started after the Mavericks OS X 10.9 upgrade.

MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Oct 30, 2013 6:35 PM

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Q: Every time my new macbook air wakes up the wi-fi connection doesn't automatically connect even though I set it to auto connect

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  • by prashantkurlekarus,

    prashantkurlekarus prashantkurlekarus Mar 29, 2014 10:49 PM in response to RonMarion
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    Mar 29, 2014 10:49 PM in response to RonMarion

    I have a same problem on MacBook Pro Late 2013, OSX 10.9.2

  • by JayKayBeeDee,

    JayKayBeeDee JayKayBeeDee Mar 30, 2014 10:46 AM in response to prashantkurlekarus
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    Mar 30, 2014 10:46 AM in response to prashantkurlekarus

    I turned my bluetooth on, then off again, and I no longer have the problem now as long as bluetooth is off.  But this is not an okay fix.  I'm just lucky I don't use bluetooth often.

     

    I will be calling tech support again, sigh....

  • by AustinJGibson,

    AustinJGibson AustinJGibson Mar 30, 2014 12:00 PM in response to JayKayBeeDee
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    Mar 30, 2014 12:00 PM in response to JayKayBeeDee

    Some people that I have helped reported that resetting the SMC solves the issue. It may or may not work.

     

    Resetting the SMC of an Intel-based portable Mac with a battery you should not remove on your own

    Note: This will not delete any data.

     

    The SMC is responsible for controlling various system functions. None of your data will be deleted by resetting the SMC.

     

    Shut down the computer by going to Apple () > Shut Down…

     

    Select Shut Down or allow the computer to shut down automatically.

     

    Plug in the MagSafe power adapter into a power source and then connect it to your Mac if you have not already done so.

     

    On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift (⇧), Control (⌃), and Option (⌥) keys and the Power Button at the same time.

     

    Release the (left side) Shift (⇧), Control (⌃), and Option (⌥) keys and the Power Button at the same time.

     

    I hope I helped.

     

    Austin

  • by Zwyser,

    Zwyser Zwyser Apr 1, 2014 9:27 AM in response to AustinJGibson
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    Apr 1, 2014 9:27 AM in response to AustinJGibson

    I have the same problem on my MacBook Pro and it is very annoying as I am using bluethooth a lot. Apple seems to have addressed this issue on the iMac but not on the other ones... I am not sure if I should try the SMC fix. Can this do any harm?

     

    Here is the link with the fix for the iMac: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4209

  • by AustinJGibson,

    AustinJGibson AustinJGibson Apr 1, 2014 1:32 PM in response to Zwyser
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    Apr 1, 2014 1:32 PM in response to Zwyser

    No. It will not delete any data. In fact, resetting the SMC can solve various problems. Check out this link:

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964

     

    I hope I sovled your problem.

     

    Austin

  • by Zwyser,

    Zwyser Zwyser Apr 2, 2014 3:58 AM in response to AustinJGibson
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    Apr 2, 2014 3:58 AM in response to AustinJGibson

    I tried it but it does not help. only turning off bluetooth which I use all the time does help. very frustrating...

     

    Thanks anyhow

  • by arp2000,

    arp2000 arp2000 Apr 3, 2014 10:42 AM in response to Zwyser
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    Apr 3, 2014 10:42 AM in response to Zwyser

    I have also tried this (and everything else that Apple Support could suggest) and nothing works.

  • by paullincoln,

    paullincoln paullincoln Apr 3, 2014 2:52 PM in response to RonMarion
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    Apr 3, 2014 2:52 PM in response to RonMarion

    I have this problem too. Its costing me money and time.

     

    Apple dont care this is a number of issues with apple.

     

    There is no way to complain.

     

    I hope there shares take a nose dive so they sit up and listen, but then this is to late.

     

    Do it now apple get your products to just work hassle free

     

    Bad Apple

  • by AustinJGibson,

    AustinJGibson AustinJGibson Apr 3, 2014 2:55 PM in response to paullincoln
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    Apr 3, 2014 2:55 PM in response to paullincoln

    How exactly is this costing you "money and time"?

  • by paullincoln,

    paullincoln paullincoln Apr 4, 2014 1:56 AM in response to AustinJGibson
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    Apr 4, 2014 1:56 AM in response to AustinJGibson

    How does that question solve my issue?

     

    But to answer when I need internet while out the office and it dont work I cant get on with work.

     

     

    Any one there tecnical that can solve this issue or how to get apple to get things working.

  • by SASLTD,

    SASLTD SASLTD Apr 8, 2014 7:34 PM in response to RonMarion
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    Apr 8, 2014 7:34 PM in response to RonMarion

    Go to > system preferences > Network > Advanced > Wifi

    Delete all the connections you do not need anymore ie hotspots, airports, hotels, etc...

    And drag your connections in order of preference / most frequent use

    Exit and save preferences

    It will now connect much faster since it doesn't have to go through the whole list to find the right credentials

    That fixed the issue for me

  • by raleighstorm,

    raleighstorm raleighstorm Apr 19, 2014 12:41 PM in response to avicek
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    Apr 19, 2014 12:41 PM in response to avicek

    Had the same problem. I had to click turn wifi off and then back on again evey time after my Imac running Maverick OSX awoke from sleep.  This was my solution - Go to System Preferences and click on the Energy Saver icon.  Uncheck the box that says " wake for network access.  This did the trick for me.

  • by arp2000,

    arp2000 arp2000 Apr 24, 2014 10:01 AM in response to raleighstorm
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    Apr 24, 2014 10:01 AM in response to raleighstorm

    None of these fixes work for me. I have tried them all.

     

    I am still affected by the bug that disconnects wifi when my MBA goes to sleep and fails to reconnect automatically when it is woken from sleep.

     

    I can confirm it only happens when on battery and when bluetooth is turned on.

  • by AustinJGibson,

    AustinJGibson AustinJGibson Apr 24, 2014 5:58 PM in response to arp2000
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    Apr 24, 2014 5:58 PM in response to arp2000

    I wonder if this is caused by the new AC wifi...

  • by berrythekid,

    berrythekid berrythekid May 11, 2014 1:12 PM in response to SLihousttes
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    May 11, 2014 1:12 PM in response to SLihousttes

    Thank you, this fixed the issue for me.  So annoying!

     

    PS - I turned bluetooth back on and it still auto connects to wifi when I come back from sleep mode.

     

    Thanks again.

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