No wifi icon on recovery mode

There is no wifi icon for some of our users within the recovery mode, any ideas?

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on May 31, 2022 10:18 PM

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Posted on May 31, 2022 11:02 PM

Enderlewis Said:

"No wifi icon on recovery mode: Will give it a shot and report back, not sure if user is able to access the terminal though, user is currently on this screen and we need to connect it to the internet so the activate MAC can prompt for further instructions."

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Recovery Mode Has This:

Apparently, you are in Recovery Assistant. If you were to be in Recovery Mode, then that is where you'll see all of this --the Wi-Fi logo and all. So, boot into Recovery Mode by holding down [command + R] upon boot.

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May 31, 2022 11:02 PM in response to Enderlewis

Enderlewis Said:

"No wifi icon on recovery mode: Will give it a shot and report back, not sure if user is able to access the terminal though, user is currently on this screen and we need to connect it to the internet so the activate MAC can prompt for further instructions."

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Recovery Mode Has This:

Apparently, you are in Recovery Assistant. If you were to be in Recovery Mode, then that is where you'll see all of this --the Wi-Fi logo and all. So, boot into Recovery Mode by holding down [command + R] upon boot.

May 31, 2022 10:40 PM in response to Enderlewis

Enderlewis Said:

"No wifi icon on recovery mode: There is no wifi icon for some of our users within the recovery mode, any ideas?"

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Wi-Fi Icon in Recovery Mode:

Are you referring to the top-right corner of the screen, while in Recovery Mode?


Report back if the following does the trick. I am eager to know.


Enable it Through Terminal:

  1. Go to: Utilities menu (top of screen)
  2. Select: Terminal
  3. Use this command:
networksetup -setairportpower en0 on


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