lacwbo
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Q: My iMac running OS X 10.7.5 does not consistently connect to my wifi automatically

This is a recent problem and occurred prior to the update to 10.7.5. If it does not connect, then I have to click on the wifi symbol and wait for my network to appear.  When I click on my network, all is well.  If I boot into safe mode, I always connect to my network automatically as I used to during normal boots.

 

I did not install any new third party software prior to this problem occuring. Any ideas on how to troubleshoot this problem?

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.5), Apple airport extreme router

Posted on Oct 28, 2012 2:18 PM

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Q: My iMac running OS X 10.7.5 does not consistently connect to my wifi automatically

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Oct 28, 2012 2:36 PM in response to lacwbo
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    Oct 28, 2012 2:36 PM in response to lacwbo

    Hi, this has worked for a few...

     

    Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712

     

    10.7 & 10.8…

     

    System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.

     

     

    10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x instructions...

     

    System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.

     

    The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.

     

    Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.

  • by lacwbo,

    lacwbo lacwbo Oct 28, 2012 3:01 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Oct 28, 2012 3:01 PM in response to BDAqua

    I tried  your suggestions and have restarted my computer 5 times with no problem.  However; since this problem is intermittent, I will wait a week or so to see if it is solved.

     

    As I mentioned, I never have the problem when I start up in safe mode; only during normal startups.

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Oct 28, 2012 3:35 PM in response to lacwbo
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    Oct 28, 2012 3:35 PM in response to lacwbo

    OK, let us know how it gores please.

  • by Peabarter,

    Peabarter Peabarter Jul 28, 2013 10:08 AM in response to lacwbo
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    Jul 28, 2013 10:08 AM in response to lacwbo

    FYI

     

    I own an iMac and run it with OS X 10.7.5.  Ever since system update 10.7.3 (February 2012) my mac more often than not does not connect to wifi on boot.  I have to select diagnostics and connect manually.  I did a design of experiment and have now discovered that I do not have this problem if I wait about a minute to log in after the login prompt displays.  I like my mac for it's fast startup.  It is a shame to have to wait unecessarily for it to connect to wifi before logging in.  I kenw this was a problem with the system update and this confirms it.  Does anyone know how to prevent this from happening so I don't have to wait?

  • by Peabarter,

    Peabarter Peabarter Sep 17, 2013 3:25 PM in response to lacwbo
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    Sep 17, 2013 3:25 PM in response to lacwbo

    The below has solved my Safari hanging when loading web pages and eliminated my finding the wifi on boot up.  It has been a month now and waiting a minute always works for connecting to my airport extreme on boot.  I was cleaning behind my desk and realized that the ethernet cable was still attached to the back of the iMac even though I had moved the airport upstairs.  I disconnected it.  I also opened network preferences.  The wifi was moved a long time ago to the top for priority, but the inactive ethernet and firewire were still listed.  I removed both the ethernet and firewire so the only connection listed is wifi.  My computer has now reliabily found the internet for the last 3 weeks without waiting.  It appears that having the other two options disrupts the connection process on boot.  It also must cause the computer to continue trying to use the connection when using Safari.