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Q: Retina Macbook Pro WiFi and Bluetooth issue

Hey all,

i'd be really thankful for some info on the following issue :

i've got a Retina Macbook Pro and a Bluetooth Sound System from Logitech. The System connects to Macbook via Bluetooth which always works fine. Connecting to internet via WiFi works fine as well. The problem occurs when i use both WiFi and Bluetooth simultaneously : there seems to be some kind of interference, which makes my internet either go down completely or become very slow. This issue is not that nasty, but I'd expect a $2300 machine to work perfectly. So my question is : is this problem known for all of new Retina Macbooks or is it just my unit? In case it's just my unit, i'd still have a chance of exchanging it for a new one. But i'd like to know for sure where this problems comes from. I'd also be very thankful for every other solution you can think of.

 

 

Thanks in advance

MacBook Pro with Retina display, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jul 17, 2012 3:19 AM

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  • by Paulo Apolonia,

    Paulo Apolonia Paulo Apolonia Sep 18, 2012 8:52 AM in response to nickfxx
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    Sep 18, 2012 8:52 AM in response to nickfxx

    Here is an interesting bit to add to the problem. Four weeks ago I bought a MBA 11" 2012 and discovered the problem with the WIFI and the Bluetooth so I returned it. Meanwhile I started using a MBP Retina that I absolutely love and it has the same problem.

     

    I guess it's a problem with MacOS 10.8.x or with the new Bluetooth 4.0 spec.

     

    This is very annoying because I have to choose between using a USB mouse or using a Ethernet dongle to connect to the network.

  • by dondissy,

    dondissy dondissy Sep 19, 2012 7:52 AM in response to nickfxx
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    Sep 19, 2012 7:52 AM in response to nickfxx

    I've got the same problem. Tried various things, but nothing helped. 5GHZ network is not an option in my case, so I've to wait + see if apple fixes the hardware :|

  • by B_zaww,

    B_zaww B_zaww Sep 19, 2012 8:28 PM in response to dondissy
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    Sep 19, 2012 8:28 PM in response to dondissy

    Hi all,

     

    jus encountered the same problem last nite from Singapore. Glad that i found this thread. Cant believe Apple still has't fixed this issue.

  • by Paulo Apolonia,

    Paulo Apolonia Paulo Apolonia Sep 20, 2012 1:19 AM in response to nickfxx
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    Sep 20, 2012 1:19 AM in response to nickfxx

    It look like the 10.8.2 and/or the EFI update to my MBP Retina fixed the problem. At least on one of the sites I work at. My MBP connects to channel 1 (2.4GHz) and the speed is a lot better.

     

    But now I found out that I have a LG LCD with screen burn in. Love this computer but hate all the problems it comes with.

  • by Gechi,

    Gechi Gechi Sep 20, 2012 1:26 AM in response to nickfxx
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    Sep 20, 2012 1:26 AM in response to nickfxx

    Seems like 10.8.2 fixed this for me! Fingers crossed

  • by Adrian Lambertz,

    Adrian Lambertz Adrian Lambertz Sep 20, 2012 6:30 AM in response to nickfxx
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    Sep 20, 2012 6:30 AM in response to nickfxx

    I Installed 10.8.2 but the Problem is not fixed for me. I've got this problem only when my Apple Magic Mouse is connected to the Bluetooth. My Bluetooth Apple Keyboard an Magic Trackpad work both fine without any WiFi Issues...

     

    I hope this will be fixed very soon...

  • by Thaughtless,

    Thaughtless Thaughtless Sep 20, 2012 12:07 PM in response to Adrian Lambertz
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    Sep 20, 2012 12:07 PM in response to Adrian Lambertz

    Looks like 10.8.2 has fixed for me too. Just did a conference call using my BT headset plus online at same time over VoIP...

  • by AppNerds,

    AppNerds AppNerds Sep 20, 2012 12:39 PM in response to nickfxx
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    Sep 20, 2012 12:39 PM in response to nickfxx

    8.2 temporarily fixed it for me as well, but I'll be interested to see how this holds over the next few days. Just like a SMC reset, the problem was fixed temporarily with 8.2/EFI update, but it returned after about 12 hours and now bluetooth is back to regularly stalling my wif connection.

     

    For those who said 10.8.2 fixed the problem, let us know if it is still resolved after 2-3 days.

  • by nickfxx,

    nickfxx nickfxx Sep 20, 2012 2:23 PM in response to nickfxx
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    Sep 20, 2012 2:23 PM in response to nickfxx

    10.8.2 + EFI seem to fix the problem for me too. My Logitech Speakers don't cause WiFi speed to drop anymore. Neither does my Bluetooth mouse. This was quite a surprise, since i would've expected this fix to be mentioned in the change log. Whatever. Hopefully it's a permanent fix

  • by nickfxx,

    nickfxx nickfxx Sep 20, 2012 2:24 PM in response to AppNerds
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    Sep 20, 2012 2:24 PM in response to AppNerds

    I'll let you know in 2 days or so.

  • by B_zaww,

    B_zaww B_zaww Sep 21, 2012 8:53 AM in response to nickfxx
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    Sep 21, 2012 8:53 AM in response to nickfxx

    jus updated 10.8.2 + EFI and the update did NOT fix the problem of wifi and bluetooth (Magic Mouse).

     

    As soon as I turn on my bluetooth to use the Magic Mouse, the wifi stop responding.

     

    very disappointed. Pls fix it asap, Apple !!!!

  • by Timo_C130,

    Timo_C130 Timo_C130 Sep 22, 2012 4:43 AM in response to nickfxx
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    Sep 22, 2012 4:43 AM in response to nickfxx

    just updated to 10.8.2 as well...did not fix the issue...to be honest I even believe it has gone worse :-s

  • by B_zaww,

    B_zaww B_zaww Sep 23, 2012 1:40 AM in response to B_zaww
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    Sep 23, 2012 1:40 AM in response to B_zaww

    side note : I connected to Wifi channel 11 - 2.462GHz

     

    Wifi doesn't work anymore when coonected Magic Mouse via Bluetooth. Any apple guru has any idea?

  • by eetomit,

    eetomit eetomit Sep 23, 2012 7:50 AM in response to nickfxx
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    Sep 23, 2012 7:50 AM in response to nickfxx

    Guys, you cannot get improvement with an update since this is a hardware related problem. However, depending on my exact location in the house the problem varies.

  • by eetomit,

    eetomit eetomit Sep 23, 2012 7:51 AM in response to B_zaww
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    Sep 23, 2012 7:51 AM in response to B_zaww

    Try different Wifi channels. A Wifi channel represents a slightly different frequency for the signal. One will work better than the other.

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