Mac connected to the internet, yet not able to load anything

My mac says it’s connected to the internet, yet nothing loads. I have had this problem with a previous Mac before but I’m not sure what I did to fix it. Any thoughts? Suggestions? Usually I can fix this problem with a log out and log in but it gets really annoying. It’s so random too.

MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 2023)

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 4:35 PM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2023 5:14 PM

launch a Browser, and enter this numeric Address in the search window:


1.1.1.1


if you get the CloudFlare ** splash page, you have a DNS issue.


**CloudFlare is NOT part of the solution here, it just has THE easiest to remember all NUMERIC IP address.


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My hope is that this gets you on your way toward a solution. If this is not enough to start solving your issues, please post back for more suggestions.

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Oct 10, 2023 5:14 PM in response to paus_d_

launch a Browser, and enter this numeric Address in the search window:


1.1.1.1


if you get the CloudFlare ** splash page, you have a DNS issue.


**CloudFlare is NOT part of the solution here, it just has THE easiest to remember all NUMERIC IP address.


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My hope is that this gets you on your way toward a solution. If this is not enough to start solving your issues, please post back for more suggestions.

Oct 12, 2023 2:26 PM in response to paus_d_

It doesn't sound as if your Mac is connected to the internet. (Note that it might show WiFi connection in the menu bar, but that might mean only that it's connected to the router).


You can try reviewing this Apple Support article: If your Mac isn't connecting to the internet over Wi-Fi - Apple Support


In the past, when I've had this issue, simply turning off WiFi then turning it back on has cured things.

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