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MacBook Pro and iPhone can't connect to the same WiFi

Whenever the MacBook is connected to a WiFi network, my iPhone can't connect to that network. Also this happens vice versa too. This sounds ridiculous but I have personally tried it.

iPhone XR

Posted on Apr 28, 2021 11:06 AM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2021 12:04 PM

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, rishi__.

If we understand your post correctly, you're not able to connect both your iPhone and your MacBook to your Wi-Fi network at the same time. We’d like to help.


Follow the steps in this article:


Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points


Let us know if that resolves this issue for you.


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

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Apr 29, 2021 12:04 PM in response to rishi__

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, rishi__.

If we understand your post correctly, you're not able to connect both your iPhone and your MacBook to your Wi-Fi network at the same time. We’d like to help.


Follow the steps in this article:


Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points


Let us know if that resolves this issue for you.


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

Apr 29, 2021 12:21 PM in response to rishi__

rishi__ Said:

"MacBook Pro and iPhone can't connect to the same WiFi: Whenever the MacBook is connected to a WiFi network, my iPhone can't connect to that network. Also this happens vice versa too. This sounds ridiculous but I have personally tried it."

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Single Out the Router:

Try another network. DHCP may need to be enabled in your router.

MacBook Pro and iPhone can't connect to the same WiFi

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