My mini Mac M2 stops getting internet via cable and getting WiFi also after a short time after restart - all other devices have Wifi just fine. What must be done to correct this malady?
I am using Golden Gate 27 but this occurred in the previous OS
MY videos just quit - speed test says there is not connection - there is a connection as all other house hold devices work fine
"Many, many thanks to TheLittles who have repaired my desktop computer. I followed your advice and removed networks that I have collected from different venues and I turned off login items and then restarted them after hours and hours and intermittently during the watching of YouTube videos as that time spent instantly revealed when the Wifi or the Ethernet feeding my desktop Mac Mini M2 would reveal itself.[...]"
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You are welcome! Excellent job troubleshooting here!
There were likely pending items (from the Login Items), and conflicting/unsuccessfuly connections.
Scan for Malware:
With so many unknown items, I recommend you scan you Mac for Malware (Malicious software). Use Malwarebytes for Mac to perform this. Get it here: Download the app for Mac. Once scanned, remove the app by removing items from he quarantine. Then, remove the app by dragging it to the Trash (from the Applications folder). Then, restart he Mac. How to install it: Install Malwarebytes for Mac - Malwarebytes
"Many, many thanks to TheLittles who have repaired my desktop computer. I followed your advice and removed networks that I have collected from different venues and I turned off login items and then restarted them after hours and hours and intermittently during the watching of YouTube videos as that time spent instantly revealed when the Wifi or the Ethernet feeding my desktop Mac Mini M2 would reveal itself.[...]"
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You are welcome! Excellent job troubleshooting here!
There were likely pending items (from the Login Items), and conflicting/unsuccessfuly connections.
Scan for Malware:
With so many unknown items, I recommend you scan you Mac for Malware (Malicious software). Use Malwarebytes for Mac to perform this. Get it here: Download the app for Mac. Once scanned, remove the app by removing items from he quarantine. Then, remove the app by dragging it to the Trash (from the Applications folder). Then, restart he Mac. How to install it: Install Malwarebytes for Mac - Malwarebytes
Many, many thanks to TheLittles who have repaired my desktop computer. I followed your advice and removed networks that I have collected from different venues and I turned off login items and then restarted them after hours and hours and intermittently during the watching of YouTube videos as that time spent instantly revealed when the Wifi or the Ethernet feeding my desktop Mac Mini M2 would reveal itself. There has been no further reveal of this continuing error I was experiencing. I had some logins running, too, that were just unnecessary to my operation. If something changes as I re-add some log-ins I will return to share my experience. Right now everything is running smoothly. Thank you.
I didn't have to do Item C. or D.
"Only restart will temporarily restart the wifi: My mini Mac M2 stops getting internet via cable and getting WiFi also after a short time after restart - all other devices have Wifi just fine. What must be done to correct this malady? I am using Golden Gate 27 but this occurred in the previous OS MY videos just quit - speed test says there is not connection - there is a connection as all other house hold devices work fine"
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Losing Network Connectivity:
A. Remove Login Items:
See if there are any Login Items that are installed. If so, remove them, as they may be pending something.
Go Here: Remove Login Items to Resolve Startup Problems on your Mac - Apple Support
B. Remove All Networks:
Remove your networks, and add them back. IMPORTANT: If you have any passwords, then make sure you keep a copy of it so that you can get back into the network, later.
C. Remove ALL VPNs:
Do you have any VPNs installed? If so, remove them; or, just turn them off, if required for school or work.
D. Single-Out this User:
For troubleshooting purposes, create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, and then create an Administrator, seeing if you get this issue. If not, then it is an issue pertaining to your current user. If so, then it is an issue with the entire macOS. Then, trash this user, if no-longer needed.
Only restart will temporarily restart the wifi
