Updated my 2017 MacBook Pro OS to Monterey and now have poor wifi and no connectivity to my HP Color Laser Jet Pro MFP M479fdw. Researched all kinds of fixes and tried them all. Finally figured out that wifi is only good and connectivity to printer was only restored in safe mode. I'm assuming that means there's a software glitch or conflict with Monterey.
MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.10
5 - Suggest downloading the Application Etrecheck directly from a well Respected ASC Contributor. And Safe to use.
The application is free or paid from added features.
Run the application with Full Disc Access ( Security & Privacy - Full Disc Access ).
It will take a Snap Shot - both the hardware and software.
The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information.
Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last )
We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.
1 - Suggest restarting in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.
2 - Does the issue present in this mode ?
3 - If not - there could be something in the main User Account playing up. To further isolate this - Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac. Then log out of the Main User account and log into the dummy account and test again if the issue persists.
4 - If the issue is present in the dummy account - then, this appears to be a System Wide issue on the computer.
5 - Report back if the issue persist for additional suggestions.
I don't see any of the usual suspects in the report.
If all else fails boot into the Recovery volume (boot with the Command + R keys held down - Intel Macs) or (How to Boot an M1 Mac into Recovery Mode) and reinstall the system. This will not affect your user data. However, as with any major installation be sure to have a full and current backup before attempting.
See nothing serious in the supplied report to account for poor Wifi connections
Do see this printer is listed a AirPrint compatible
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network
I tried booting up in safe mode - still have diminished wifi signal and no connectivity to printer.
I tried logging in under different "dummy" users - still have diminished wifi signal and no connectivity to printer.
What do I try now?
I read that it means that there's an issue with an app or extension that you have installed. How do I fix this issue?
Looking at the Report - Thank you.
Will review and get back to your shortly.
Wifi issues and failed connectivity to HP printer after Monterey update
