Macbook pro (M1, 2020) is disconnecting from wifi

kimfromfairfax Said:

"Macbook pro (M1, 2020) is disconnecting from wifi: My macbook has suddenly started disconnecting from wifi then reconnecting. It happens a few times a minute. It is not a problem with the wifi because my phone is fine. Thanks for your help. I'm running Sonoma."

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Troubleshooting Mac Wi-Fi:

Just because you have a network connected does not mean your are connected to the Internet. You may be using intenal LAN services.

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.

You could check for any software updates, signing out and then back in on your iCloud account, moving all information onto a hard drive and then doing a factory reset and if all else fails take it to an Apple Store so it can be looked at by a specialists.

Hope this helps

update is the latest thats a ridiculous amount of work for an issue many other people are experiencing . my MacBook was a fresh install a few weeks back so id much rather apple just fixed what is clearly their issue not ours. just in writing this message my internet dropped out 4 times but my tv and phone and other devices on the network are all fine . its clearly a software issue which wasn't there before the latest update. when the wifi drops out it doesn't auto rejoin the network and the suggestion made by another user to hide network from trackers only doesn't resolve anything

I've reset the router many many times , booted in safe mode , hidden the wifi from trackers only , cleared the temporary internet files and nothing changes . issue is the same with my partners m1 MacBook Air swell as soon as she updated to the latest software 14.4.1 . no issue with any other devices ( not Mac ) on the network