WiFi won't automatically connect in Lion

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WiFi won't automatically connect in Lion

Hi,

I've read numerous posts regarding various WiFi connection issues in Lion, and have tried many of the suggested solutions but have had no success - so I was hoping that someone was having the exact same problem and could present a solution...

My MacBook won't automatically connect to my preferred network when it starts. I ALWAYS have to go to WiFi icon > Join Other Network > Show Network (and then select the network and enter password). Only then will it join the network (and connect to the internet). Nothing else works.

I've gone through the settings numerous times, and as far as I can see, it should automatically select the network, remember the password and connect when I turn on. There is nothing wrong with my internet connection/router etc as I've only had this problem since I upgraded to Lion, and other devices/computers connect to the network without a problem. I can't remember the last time I had to manually connect to the network in Snow Leopard.

Hopefully somebody could help? Having to manually connect and enter the password every time is getting quite annoying now. Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks.

Posted on Aug 7, 2011 10:30 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 22, 2011 11:44 AM in response to michael.richardson

Hi!

I have the same problem with the new macbook air. Home, office and all preferred networks with the same problem...

Also thanks!

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yuri.rj

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Nov 4, 2011 1:25 PM in response to michael.richardson

Same problem...

New macbook pro and iMac...

At home, in my office... everywhere... it can't remember any of the networks....

i think it happened since the last update...

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Proxymap

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Nov 15, 2011 3:19 PM in response to michael.richardson

Hi I've got the same problem,

I've got a macbook air 2011 with lion , and each time a start up, the wifi connection won't connect.

A window pop up saying that none of my prefered network are available, i have to select my connection eac time

Even when the computer wake up from sleep mode it won't connect

My Xbox 360, PS3, Iphone 4, dont have any issues with my linksys router.

I've tried everything, erasing the plist in library/system configuration and naming a location for my wifi instead of

automatic.

Even formating the drive and reinstalling didn't work.

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Answer 4

Nov 22, 2011 9:06 PM in response to michael.richardson

I am having the exact same issue as everyone else. Just last night my coworker said she hasn't had a single issue since upgrading to Lion. So I'm not sure why it's only happening with some. Has Apple provided any solutions?

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Answer 5

Dec 9, 2011 8:25 AM in response to michael.richardson

Well, add me to the "me too" list. It's almost seems that it gives up finding known networks before the local nets show up in the list.

A couple of things that might be different in my case...

1) the SSID is not being broadcast

2) I have three airports working in bridged mode.

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Answer 6

Dec 19, 2011 9:48 PM in response to michael.richardson

This post seems to have fixed it for me.

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Answer 7

Dec 31, 2012 11:07 AM in response to michael.richardson

I have been having a similar problem. I never upgraded to Lion, but my MBP came with 10.7.5. When I turn on the computer, it isn't connected to anything, but when I open the WiFi menu, my network is there. It remembers the password when I click on it, and it's the only thing in my preferred networks but it still wont connect automatically.

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