Wifi Connecting and Disconnecting

Nana0607 Said:

"Wifi Connecting and Disconnecting: Hello, For the past couple of hours, I have been having issues connecting to my MacBook Pro (2020). [...]his is the first time that I have had issues with this. Is there any recommendations?"

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Troubleshooting Mac Wi-Fi:

A few thoughts to try...

I. Clear the Temporary Internet Files:

• Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data.
• Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.
• Go Here: Clear your browsing history in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

II. Restart your Router:

1. Power: off the router
2. Wait: 30 seconds
3. Power: It back on

III. Boot in Safe Mode:

In Safe Mode, Login Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then boot up normally, attempting another update install. For instructions, go here: How to Use safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support

IV. Try a New Admin User:

What happens when you create a new administrator user, and log into it? Do you still get this error? If not, then it is likely an error with the current user. If so, then it is likely an error with your Mac.

V. Reset your SMC and your NVRAM:

(Applies to Intel-Basel Macs Only) Sometimes changes (i.e. Installations) are made to the system and then settings (i.e. Networking) become corrupted, technically. So, reset both on your Mac. So, reset the SMC and reset the NVRAM or PRAM. It might take three tries. to fix this. So, be certain you have the time to do so.

Start With This:

• Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
• How to Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

bimsmac Said:

“I am facing the same issue. When I enabled my WiFi it keep enabled until I connect to a network. As soon as I connect to any network(I tried with multiple wifi network), it got disabled. […]It is only getting disabled as soon as I connect to a network. OS : Sonoma 14.5 (M1) Please help!!!”

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Preventing WiFi from Dropping:

A. Network Traffic:

How exactly are you using the WiFi? If downloading data, and using a public LAN, you may be using up too much of the data connection, in which case, there may be no way to get around this, other than transferring data only a few folders at a time(assuming they are not so large at all).

B. Connect Via Ethernet:

Do you have access to the router though Ethernet? If so, connect using that, instead of WiFi, granted you have permission to do to. Ethernet is hardwire, thereby making it a more reliable connection. If you have no WiFi port on your Mac, use this adapter: The Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple

Nana0607 Said:

"Wifi Connecting and Disconnecting: Hi!: I have tried the following suggestions, but unfortunately, the same issue is occurring. [...]I do have an appointment tomorrow morning, but I’m starting to get concerned if I have somehow gotten a virus on my MacBook? Could this be the case?"

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Virus on a Mac:

A. No. you will never get a virus on your Mac.

B. Create an Administrator User:

Rather than a guest user, try creating an Administrator user, to troubleshoot this. Then, trash the user you just created, being it would be of no use.

C. Disable a VPN:

Are you using a VPN? If so, disable it.

I am facing the same issue. When I enabled my WiFi it keep enabled until I connect to a network. As soon as I connect to any network(I tried with multiple wifi network), it got disabled.

I have restarted PC, used another admin account, reset NVRAM,PRAM,SMC.

I conclude also as there is no hardware issue because my wifi is getting enabled and search for available WiFi. It is only getting disabled as soon as I connect to a network.

OS : Sonoma 14.5 (M1)

Please help!!!