My MacBook Air Wi-Fi status stays off
My Wi-Fi status says off and when I try to turn it on it does not allow me to turn my Wi-Fi status on. What do I need to do?
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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6
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Jess_Alonso wrote:
My Wi-Fi status says off and when I try to turn it on it does not allow me to turn my Wi-Fi status on. What do I need to do?
That usually means the Wi-Fi hardware has failed.
The following won't clear failed hardware, but might resolve "confused" hardware...
Reset the SMC and NVRAM (assuming Intel), and boot into Safe Mode, and test the network again:
Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
If the above fails to regain connectivity, contact Apple Support. Use the Support link in the lower left corner, and chat or call Apple as available, and discuss your options and alternatives.