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My Macbook pro shows that wifi is on but doesn't show any available networks. How do I fix it?

Macbook can only connect through ethernet. Why does it not show any available wifi networks?

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Aug 29, 2021 3:54 PM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2021 4:34 PM

Hi mattgootz,

Welcome to the Apple Community, where some of us do our best to help each other troubleshoot.


Wondering

  • if wi-fi has been in use and has dropped out,
  • is being connected for the first time.
  • which version of MacBook Pro (Year)
  • which OS (eg: Big Sur) is installed


If it is on, you might want to try turning off Bluetooth, then see if wi-fi networks become available.


If you still need help:

You can try:

  • turning your modem on and off.
  • restarting your MacBook Pro.
  • checking system preferences > network to ensure wi-fi is listed there. (add it, if not)
  • checking with your wi-fi provider that all is in order.


Apple support have a helpful article online:

If you can’t connect to a Wi-Fi network on Mac:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mchlp1185/mac


Hope this helps :)





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Aug 29, 2021 4:34 PM in response to mattgootz

Hi mattgootz,

Welcome to the Apple Community, where some of us do our best to help each other troubleshoot.


Wondering

  • if wi-fi has been in use and has dropped out,
  • is being connected for the first time.
  • which version of MacBook Pro (Year)
  • which OS (eg: Big Sur) is installed


If it is on, you might want to try turning off Bluetooth, then see if wi-fi networks become available.


If you still need help:

You can try:

  • turning your modem on and off.
  • restarting your MacBook Pro.
  • checking system preferences > network to ensure wi-fi is listed there. (add it, if not)
  • checking with your wi-fi provider that all is in order.


Apple support have a helpful article online:

If you can’t connect to a Wi-Fi network on Mac:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mchlp1185/mac


Hope this helps :)





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