2019 16" MacBook Pro with Touch Sensor, Mac OSX Catalina

Has anyone experience lagging and failed Wifi Connection and It's range on the same model? Tried an Upgrade of the software, did fix the Wifi and range but again, It fails from time to time.

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Posted on Dec 1, 2020 12:01 AM

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Dec 7, 2020 3:08 PM in response to renevpayne

Hey there renevpayne,

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We understand you get disconnected and Wi-Fi related issues with your Mac. We’ll be happy to help with this.

Make sure your router is set up with the correct settings from this resource for this issue:

Then check for anything that could be causing inference using the steps here:

Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference

We hope this helps.

Take care.

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