Before logging into any account, we should be able to choose from the available Wi-Fi networks.
The problem is that I’m unable to do so because the icon appears, but it’s not clickable.
ny solution for this?
MacBook Pro (M4)
To enable Wi-Fi selection at the login screen on your Mac, start by ensuring Wi-Fi is enabled in System Preferences > Network. If it's already on, try restarting your Mac in Safe Mode (hold the Shift key while booting) to see if the issue persists. You can also reset your NVRAM by holding Option + Command + P + R when restarting to refresh network-related settings.
If the Wi-Fi icon appears but isn't clickable at the login screen, try enabling it via Terminal by running the command: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginwindow showWiFiMenu -bool true. Additionally, check the Disk Utility in Recovery Mode for any disk errors and repair them.
To enable Wi-Fi selection at the login screen on your Mac, start by ensuring Wi-Fi is enabled in System Preferences > Network. If it's already on, try restarting your Mac in Safe Mode (hold the Shift key while booting) to see if the issue persists. You can also reset your NVRAM by holding Option + Command + P + R when restarting to refresh network-related settings.
If the Wi-Fi icon appears but isn't clickable at the login screen, try enabling it via Terminal by running the command: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginwindow showWiFiMenu -bool true. Additionally, check the Disk Utility in Recovery Mode for any disk errors and repair them.
This issue is still unresolved.
In my case, I have a Wi-Fi network set to auto-connect, specifically for corporate use at my company.
At the login screen, Wi-Fi needs to be enabled to allow a domain user to log in.
From my perspective, the main problem lies with the operating system. It doesn’t start all necessary services at the login screen—only after a user logs in.
This creates a significant issue for domain users who rely on Wi-Fi for LDAP authentication.
I’m continuing to work on and search for a solution, but ultimately, the fix should come from Apple as a system update to address this problem.
I’m also experimenting with Apple Configurator and MDM to resolve UPN authentication as a workaround.
Feel free to share more ideas. Thanks!
Ptaxey wrote:
You can also reset your NVRAM by holding Option + Command + P + R when restarting to refresh network-related settings.
Apple Silicon Macs have no NVRAM.
This issue is still unresolved.
In my case, I have a Wi-Fi network set to auto-connect, specifically for corporate use at my company.
At the login screen, Wi-Fi needs to be enabled to allow a domain user to log in.
From my perspective, the main problem lies with the operating system. It doesn’t start all necessary services at the login screen—only after a user logs in.
This creates a significant issue for domain users who rely on Wi-Fi for LDAP authentication.
I’m continuing to work on and search for a solution, but ultimately, the fix should come from Apple as a system update to address this problem.
I’m also experimenting with Apple Configurator and MDM to resolve UPN authentication as a workaround.
Feel free to share more ideas. Thanks!
Until the user has actually logged into the computer.
The entire Operating System has yet to have loaded
This would include the User ( you ) and all of your specific configurations including choice of Wifi Networks
Feel free to send Apple feedback.
Just to add, you have to be logged in to change Wi-Fi networks.
Sounds familiar. :)
Enable to select WI-FI at login screen
