tomstephens89

Q: OSX Yosemite Wifi issues

Hi there,

 

I upgraded my Macbook Pro Retina 15" (mid 2014 revision) to OS X Yosemite last night and am now having issues when using my home WiFi connection. Whilst it connects to either the 5Ghz or 2.4Ghz network, it is basically unusable. Web pages take minutes to load (if they even load at all), dropbox doesn't sync because it can't get a connection and even trying to get to the router config page is extremely slow and hit/miss.

 

Tethering to my iPhone seems to work ok, as does using my home network via wired ethernet.

 

Are any others having problems with Yosemite? Wifi was working fine on Mavericks.

 

Tom

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Oct 17, 2014 12:37 AM

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  • by MiguelD,Helpful

    MiguelD MiguelD Oct 18, 2014 12:50 PM in response to tomstephens89
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    Oct 18, 2014 12:50 PM in response to tomstephens89

    Having problems with wifi after installing Yosemite?

     

    Yes and it is driving me crazy. I've tried all the reported fixes and nothing sticks. Not changing the location, keychain access, Kext, etc. It may seem like it is changing for a few minutes but it always comes back. And it is across all wifi connections.

     

    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)

    2.7 GHz Intel Core i7

    16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3

  • by DragonFly3,Helpful

    DragonFly3 DragonFly3 Oct 18, 2014 12:44 PM in response to tomstephens89
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    Oct 18, 2014 12:44 PM in response to tomstephens89

    I've been suffering from this same ailment since I upgraded on Thursday.   After much gnashing of teeth (PRAM, SMC, reinstall of Yosemite, etc. etc.) I finally **RESOLVED** it by creating a new Network Location.

     

    *under Network Preferences

    *Click drop-down for Location

    *Create a new location.. (I called mine "Internet")

    *that's it! 

     

    hope it helps you too

  • by MiguelD,

    MiguelD MiguelD Oct 18, 2014 12:46 PM in response to tomstephens89
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    Oct 18, 2014 12:46 PM in response to tomstephens89

    Maybe I have stumbled across a compatibility issue?

     

    - For me the problem is across all wireless networks

  • by nicknish,

    nicknish nicknish Oct 18, 2014 1:12 PM in response to tomstephens89
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    Oct 18, 2014 1:12 PM in response to tomstephens89

    Here are the most prevalent solutions available:

     

    1. Creating a New Wi-Fi Service (this solution worked for me!)
      • Copy and paste these instructions, because you'll be disconnected from the Internet and you'll need to reboot.
      • Go into your Network Preferences > Select Wi-Fi Service (in the list in the left column) > Click on the options (cog icon) > Select "Make Service Inactive" > Select Apply.
      • Select the same Wi-Fi Service > Delete It ( – ). Reboot.
      • Return to Network Preferences > Create a New Service ( + ).
      • Inside the prompt select Wi-Fi under Interface, name the Service Name something other than Wi-Fi. (I named mine Wi-Fi2. Apparently if you retain the previous Wi-Fi name the WiFi dropping will return on reboot.) > Click Create.
      • Click Apply.
    2. Delete and Reconnect to your Preferred Network
      • Go into your Network Preferences > Advanced > Select Your WiFi Network and Delete It ( – ). Reconnect to it.
    3. Delete Bluetooth.plist
      • Finder > Go (on your toolbar) > Computer > HD > Library > Preferences > Delete your Bluetooth.plist. Reboot.
    4. Delete SystemConfiguration
      • Finder > Go (on your toolbar) > Computer > HD > Library > Preferences > Delete your SystemConfiguration. Reboot.
    5. Reset PRAM
      • Reset your PRAM (Haven't tried it myself so I don't feel right instructing others how to do it, sorry!).

     

    Sorry if this isn't as comprehensive or clear as you may need. If you need more clarification, I'll keep this thread open and check periodically.

     

    Good luck!

  • by MiguelD,

    MiguelD MiguelD Oct 18, 2014 1:18 PM in response to nicknish
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    Oct 18, 2014 1:18 PM in response to nicknish

    I've tried all the solutions Nickish mentioned, multiple times because they are so often mentioned.

     

    Some of them seem to work for a short period of time and then the problem returns. Also - these are the same fixes that were often mentioned for Mavericks. I had a wifi problem with Mavericks and the change network location worked. On Yosemite no such luck.

     

    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)

    2.7 GHz Intel Core i7

    16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3

  • by skiku,

    skiku skiku Oct 18, 2014 1:22 PM in response to tomstephens89
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    Oct 18, 2014 1:22 PM in response to tomstephens89

    Hii

    I haveiMac late 2013 with fresh Yosemite, Time capsule 2013, iPad mini is, I had issues with apple TV stutter (ATV 2), I just restarted the time machine. Its ok now

    nice day

  • by adioseven,

    adioseven adioseven Oct 18, 2014 1:48 PM in response to tomstephens89
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    Oct 18, 2014 1:48 PM in response to tomstephens89

    Same issue. Tried everything, delete SystemConfiguration, remove/add Network Locations, change kext, disable WPA/WPA2 security, change router, change 5Hz to 2.4Hz, all this things. Usually it works for 5-10 minutes and then goes down to 0,5 mbps again. ALL betas works fine but final release.

     

    Clean install. No changes.

     

    One month ago I fu***ed my brain with 'awesome new' iOS 8.0.1 update, and now, I'm f***ing with NO internet and have NO work with 'most advanced operating system' that just doesn't work on the top level Macbook Pro 15'

     

    Apple, what's wrong with you?

     

    I'm just tired. I need to finish my work and I can't. 

     

    'Buggy than buggy'.

  • by CesarTapiaLive,

    CesarTapiaLive CesarTapiaLive Oct 18, 2014 1:55 PM in response to tomstephens89
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    Oct 18, 2014 1:55 PM in response to tomstephens89

    I resolved the WiFi problem by creating a new WiFi Service but I can't use apple applications, they don't connect to the internet, Google Chrome Does, but not safari, iTunes, FaceTime, etc.

     

    Also can't connect to iCloud...

     

    Very frustrated I wish I didn't udpate to Yosemite...

  • by scoflo72,

    scoflo72 scoflo72 Oct 18, 2014 1:56 PM in response to adioseven
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    Oct 18, 2014 1:56 PM in response to adioseven

    Also tried all the suggested fixes and still getting kicked off after 5-10 seconds.  Another botched launch and the silence from Apple is ridiculous. 

  • by haasin,

    haasin haasin Oct 18, 2014 2:16 PM in response to nicknish
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    Oct 18, 2014 2:16 PM in response to nicknish

    hi, i did a clean install of yosemite on my macbook pro retina 13inch early 2013, my 2.4ghz wifi is working perfect but when i connect to 5ghz wifi, everything gets extremely slow, i can hardly open any website, it is totally frustrating because i was using 5ghz wifi perfectly on mavericks. 2.4ghz is so crowded here, i have tried all the solutions. i hope apple brings a update soon to fix the issue. my router is ASUS AC-RT87U with upgraded firmware. seems like a compatibility issue.

  • by Gu12344321,

    Gu12344321 Gu12344321 Oct 18, 2014 2:47 PM in response to tomstephens89
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    Oct 18, 2014 2:47 PM in response to tomstephens89

    With bluetooth on I get about 1-2MBps the second I turn bluetooth off I get 100Mbps on WiFi - turn bluetooth on 1-2Mbps again.

  • by vatsal239,

    vatsal239 vatsal239 Oct 18, 2014 2:48 PM in response to tomstephens89
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    Oct 18, 2014 2:48 PM in response to tomstephens89

    I have Wifi issue too after upgrading to Yosemite. It was working good in Maverick.

    Pings to any website works good. But wifi stops working every 2 minute. This i Frustrating.

    I don't know Why apple started releasing  product without checking ?

    I have Macbook Pro 13" (Mid June 2012)

  • by giumangiu,

    giumangiu giumangiu Oct 18, 2014 2:55 PM in response to Gu12344321
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    Oct 18, 2014 2:55 PM in response to Gu12344321

    I solved my problems with WIFI speed after disabling Handhoff between ICloud devices (General panel of System preferences)

  • by Andrew-ACT-ACSA,

    Andrew-ACT-ACSA Andrew-ACT-ACSA Oct 18, 2014 3:01 PM in response to giumangiu
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    Oct 18, 2014 3:01 PM in response to giumangiu

    Launch Terminal (you can get to it via the Spotlight icon at the top right. Copy and paste these lines below.

     

     

    Enter:

     

     

    sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.discoveryd.plist

     

     

    (and hit return and enter your account password)

     

     

     

     

    Now enter:

     

     

    sudo launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.discoveryd.plist

     

     

    (and hit return)

     

     

    Now check Safari.

     

    My brother just had this problem on a Mac that has been upgraded and upgraded time and time again. None of the other fix suggestions worked.

     

    I saw this problem on my older Mac with the Yosemite betas. discoverd is the new name resolver process and it seems it's still buggy.

     

    Apparently you will be stuck running this command every reboot/switch-on or every time discoveryd craps out.

  • by Franky_FFV,

    Franky_FFV Franky_FFV Oct 18, 2014 3:23 PM in response to tomstephens89
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    Oct 18, 2014 3:23 PM in response to tomstephens89

    Other with issues with wifi. I have MBP Retina 15" (Late 2013), and i have to disconnect and connect because surfing is impossible. I never had problems in Mavericks, and other devices like Iphone 6, iPad Mini works.

     

    I installed Yosemite clean install with a USB.

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