wifi intermitten disconnects mac mini

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wifi intermitten disconnects mac mini

I am having an issue with intermitten disconnects of wifi. My system is updated and Mountain Lion was recently re-installed. When I click the wifi indicator is says " WIFI: Looking for Networks". Have had issue of Webex web application crashing. Have saved error message and had Webex support walk me through removale and reinstall of their plugin. Even tho getting wifi message, indicator shows connected.

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on May 12, 2013 12:50 PM

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Paul_31

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May 12, 2013 12:55 PM in response to b727plane

Wifi problems seem to crop up a lot on here and unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a 'one fix' solution.

However, sometimes any one of the following can help although, unfortunately, not always - in no particular order:

Check wifi security - if it's WEP change it to WPA or WPA2 (preferably, as it's more secure)
Change the wifi channel on the router
Create a new Network Location: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5289
Reboot the router

Also take a look at this link and the links within the article for other ideas. They mainly reference Lion, but still seem to be relevant to Mountain Lion:

http://osxdaily.com/2011/11/06/lion-wi-fi-problems-solution-mac/?utm_source=feed burner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+osxdaily+%28OS+X+Daily%29&utm_conte n t=FaceBook

...and this link:

http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/30/resolving-stubborn-wi-fi-connection-problems-in-m ac-os-x/

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