my mac mini disconnect from wi-fi

the mini works just fine except for the wi-fi connection that keeps turning off! [mac mini 2.3ghz i5...]

its always searching for networks.. and often tells me it has been "timed out"...

the thing is..my other computers in the house dont have this problem! so i had to plug the ethernet wire to go on internet!


probably software or setting related!! tanx!!

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.3), lion... I'm using Linksys router

Posted on Feb 4, 2012 3:35 PM

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Feb 6, 2012 5:31 AM in response to DAN6

There is an updated version of the 10.7.3 update. When installing via Software Update, it installed 10.7.3 (11D50). If you install via the combo update, the release level becomes 10.7.3 (11D50b). Just did this update and wireless seems to work just fine, as it's supposed to, when waking from sleep. It may help your wireless issue too.


Download the 10.7.3 combo client update fromhttp://support.apple.com/kb/DL1484 . Before you apply it, bring up Disk Utility (on your hard drive in applications/utilities) and repair permissions. Run the combo update (takes around 15-20 mins) and after the system reboots, repair permissions again.

Feb 6, 2012 8:24 AM in response to BGreg

thanx, finally had to call Apple Support , and it took about 2 mins to solve the issue.!


In the network window, the location tab was set on automatic and i guess this caused some sort of time out with my linksys router.. so he had me enter the location code[0206 ] . Apply, reboot and thats it!

it worked!

2nd time i had to use apple suport, and they have been pretty darn good ! im on my 90 days new computer service help line..! but i like the forums too, learn a lot ! ;-)) Dan06

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