Mac OS X Lion WiFi issues

by any chance do you get disconnected when some one picks up a cordless phone or is on a cordless phone around your home.

No. I don't have phone service just internet.

When a page doesn't load correctly I can turn the wifi off and on and the page will load correctly, but the connection drops out again in a few minutes.

Hi,

i got an iMac (my first mac) in august and constantly have problems with WiFi. Its drops out so i close safari turn Wifi off then on then it works for 5/10 mins some days only 53 seconds (i timed it)

im not too sure about Macs but i know its just the Mac and my iPhone and iPad have great wifi connectivity and its bugging me that i cant use my mac as much cause it never works!!!

can anyone help me as this thred just confuses me!!!

thanks!!

Wifi keeps drop constantly and I have to turn off and on again and again and again.

I tried everything and was hoping an update would solve the problem.No chance even last Wifi update did not make any difference.This is just pathetic.

This is the most advanced piece of **** !

I have a late 2009 iMac i7 on an AirPort Extreme network, and my connection will drop every 30 seconds or so for a few minutes at a time, at random times throughout the day. No other devices do this. Sat through firmware update, software update, with no fix. Makes it seem like the only fix will be with Mountain Lion, which I feel like I shouldnt buy, as I have been dealing with this issue ever since I bought the last OS!

well I own the same computer and I have no problem, so therefore it is a setting on your computer...just to be sure you have the same computer go into your system information app located in the utility folder and choose wifi and copy and paste it here.

Carlo

Ad you comments, I must I admit I have a bit of trouble grasping how they are helpful

C

well that report shows some interestng things... you could copy and paste yours also.

Software Versions:

CoreWLAN: 2.1.2 (212.1)

CoreWLANKit: 1.0.2 (102.2)

Menu Extra: 7.0.2 (702.1)

configd plug-in: 7.1.2 (712.1)

System Profiler: 7.0 (700.3)

IO80211 Family: 4.1.2 (412.2)

WiFi Diagnostics: 1.0.1 (101.1)

AirPort Utility: 6.0 (600.92)

Interfaces:

en1:

Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x168C, 0x8F)

Firmware Version: Atheros 9280: 4.0.61.5-P2P

MAC Address: d8:30:62:51:85:7b

Locale: FCC

Country Code: US

Supported Channels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165

Wake On Wireless: Supported

AirDrop: Supported

Status: Not Associated

Local Wi-Fi Networks:

2WIRE915:

PHY Mode: 802.11g

BSSID: 34:ef:44:20:93:29

Channel: 11

Country Code: US

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -82 dBm / -96 dBm

Averybaby:

PHY Mode: 802.11g

BSSID: 00:14:d1:45:65:04

Channel: 6

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WEP

Signal / Noise: -86 dBm / -96 dBm

BitchTits:

PHY Mode: 802.11n

BSSID: 00:22:75:74:ce:1b

Channel: 1

Country Code: US

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -84 dBm / -96 dBm

Gisewhite:

PHY Mode: 802.11n

BSSID: c4:3d:c7:4b:5c:70

Channel: 11

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -81 dBm / -96 dBm

Katie:

PHY Mode: 802.11g

BSSID: 00:1a:70:dc:36:ef

Channel: 6

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WEP

Signal / Noise: -81 dBm / -96 dBm

VIFF Network:

PHY Mode: 802.11n

BSSID: 00:1f:f3:c1:92:8f

Channel: 1

Country Code: US

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -56 dBm / -96 dBm

marine82:

PHY Mode: 802.11n

BSSID: 00:18:e7:e5:80:c8

Channel: 8

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -83 dBm / -96 dBm

I use VIFF Network...dunno how this is going to help tho

afroman7600 wrote:

Software Versions:

CoreWLAN: 2.1.2 (212.1)

CoreWLANKit: 1.0.2 (102.2)

Menu Extra: 7.0.2 (702.1)

configd plug-in: 7.1.2 (712.1)

System Profiler: 7.0 (700.3)

IO80211 Family: 4.1.2 (412.2)

WiFi Diagnostics: 1.0.1 (101.1)

AirPort Utility: 6.0 (600.92)

Interfaces:

en1:

Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x168C, 0x8F)

Firmware Version: Atheros 9280: 4.0.61.5-P2P

MAC Address: d8:30:62:51:85:7b

Locale: FCC

Country Code: US

Supported Channels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165

Wake On Wireless: Supported

AirDrop: Supported

Status: Not Associated

Local Wi-Fi Networks:

2WIRE915:

PHY Mode: 802.11g

BSSID: 34:ef:44:20:93:29

Channel: 11

Country Code: US

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -82 dBm / -96 dBm

Averybaby:

PHY Mode: 802.11g

BSSID: 00:14:d1:45:65:04

Channel: 6

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WEP

Signal / Noise: -86 dBm / -96 dBm

BitchTits:

PHY Mode: 802.11n

BSSID: 00:22:75:74:ce:1b

Channel: 1

Country Code: US

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -84 dBm / -96 dBm

Gisewhite:

PHY Mode: 802.11n

BSSID: c4:3d:c7:4b:5c:70

Channel: 11

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -81 dBm / -96 dBm

Katie:

PHY Mode: 802.11g

BSSID: 00:1a:70:dc:36:ef

Channel: 6

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WEP

Signal / Noise: -81 dBm / -96 dBm

VIFF Network:

PHY Mode: 802.11n

BSSID: 00:1f:f3:c1:92:8f

Channel: 1

Country Code: US

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -56 dBm / -96 dBm

marine82:

PHY Mode: 802.11n

BSSID: 00:18:e7:e5:80:c8

Channel: 8

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -83 dBm / -96 dBm

I am thinking it is (not your computer per say) but rather how you have everthing set up. You have multiple local wifi networks being created at your home/ office and you have some sharing channel 1, and some using wpa, wep, and then you have some using N and some using G. And I am not sure, you said you were using an Airport Extreme? Are you using your Airport Extreme to connect to another network (such as 2WIRE915) - I am not clear on your setup. And I have the same Atheros wifi chip as you so good chances it is not the chip, and I have Lion, so chances are its not that either. This is what mine looks like. I have one network, but I have two routers - the primary router is a time capsule, the secondary router is an Airport Extreme which extends the primary network. You can also see my transmit rates are pretty good.

This is mine for my imac... ( I have no problems).

Software Versions:

CoreWLAN: 2.1.2 (212.1)

CoreWLANKit: 1.0.2 (102.2)

Menu Extra: 7.0.2 (702.1)

configd plug-in: 7.1.2 (712.1)

System Profiler: 7.0 (700.3)

IO80211 Family: 4.1.2 (412.2)

WiFi Diagnostics: 1.0.1 (101.1)

AirPort Utility: 6.0 (600.92)

Interfaces:

en1:

Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x168C, 0x8F)

Firmware Version: Atheros 9280: 4.0.61.5-P2P

MAC Address: 7c:6d:62:78:b4:cc

Locale: FCC

Country Code: US

Supported Channels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165

Wake On Wireless: Supported

AirDrop: Supported

Status: Connected

Current Network Information:

Home Network:

PHY Mode: 802.11n

BSSID: 00:1f:5b:87:a9:99

Channel: 149,1

Country Code: US

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -42 dBm / -96 dBm

Transmit Rate: 300

Other Local Wi-Fi Networks:

Home Network:

PHY Mode: 802.11n

BSSID: 00:19:e3:fa:a5:f3

Channel: 149,+1

Country Code: US

Network Type: Infrastructure

Security: WPA2 Personal

Signal / Noise: -53 dBm / -96 dBm

Dear bb007,

So sorry you are having this issue, join the club. To my knowledge, there is no universal fix. If you page through the thread, you may find some temporary ones, but basically, Lion and wifi are NOT FRIENDS. It's a shame. Many have downgraded to the previous version of the OS because of this issue. If you have a new computer that came with Lion pre-installed, that probably isn't an option for you, I'm sorry. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A NEW FIX THAT I'M UNAWARE OF? (I've tried a dozen from this thread - thanks for trying to help, everyone.)

Please just ignore Carlos' sniping remarks on this thread, which make you feel as if YOU are the problem. You are not. This is a ridiculous glitch with Lion which for months and months has gone UNADDRESSED by Apple. Shame on you, Apple, for not paying attention to this issue, and for the robot-like mentality you apparently instruct your AppleCare "customer service reps" to exhibit. Especially Carlos (who is either an Apple rep or has drunk some serious Apple KoolAid), who continues to post unhelpful comments and suggestions here, such as "it's your wireless phone," or "I have the same computer, so it must be your settings."

LION IS CAUSING THIS ISSUE, and it has not been resolved or addressed by Apple for many months. It is a shame that many longtime loyal Apple customers such as myself are being ignored on this issue and made to feel as if we are the problem. It is losing Apple customers, and frankly, I've advised friends NOT to upgrade to Lion or purchase it with an Apple product until this issue is resolved. For people who rely on wifi daily, it is more than an inconvenience, it is a dealbreaker.

We expect more from Apple. And, Carlos, please, if you can't say something actually helpful, please just stop? Newbies to this thread don't need to be sent on a wild goose chase. Unless you have an actual FIX, please stop.

Thank you.

Sorry, I meant Carlo TD, not Carlos. Apologies to anyone named Carlos actually trying to help.

What do you consider sniping?

My computer is only set up to join VIFF Network..these are just other networks in the area that belong to neighbors, etc.