Mac loses WIFI Connection...

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Mac loses WIFI Connection...

I just start experiencing this problem since I moved to a house with some DSL router but never experienced it when I was using my own NetGear router with a cable connection. My Mac loses its connection every once in a while and I have to turn off WIFI and select the router again. Since I am the only one having the problem people will say its my Mac, but I am not sure. Perhaps because I am living in a city with about 15 other WIFI networks around my be the problem as before I was living in a more isolated area with only a few WIFI networks.

iPhone 4S, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on May 14, 2013 3:13 AM

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Answer 1

Paul_31

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May 14, 2013 3:49 AM in response to John Wolf

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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Answer 2

John Wolf Author

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May 14, 2013 5:35 AM in response to Paul_31

The problem here is its not my router and I am not a administrator in this house so I cant do this. However when I had my own house and used my own router I knew how to make these changes.

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Answer 3

Paul_31

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May 14, 2013 6:02 AM in response to John Wolf

Then it's going to be a tricky one to troubleshoot without the co-operation of the administrator. Good luck.

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