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Q: Laptop does not automatically connect to WiFi network

My MacBook Air has stopped connecting automatically to my home WiFi network. I have to click on the WiFi icon, then "join other network", then on "Show Networks", then on my home network. Before, the MacBook Air connected to my home network without me doing anything. I don't know what has changed. Other devices using the network connect automatically as always.

 

Any suggestions?

 

thanks,

 

 

John

MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Aug 10, 2013 9:21 AM

by VikingOSX,Solvedanswer
VikingOSX VikingOSX
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A:

I believe CT's advice will solve your issues.

 

In Network preferences, my work MBP has two principal locations configured: House and Office. It is set to automatically figure these out. It does so accurately and reliably.

 

Additionally, under the Advanced > Wi-Fi tab, I have the wireless network names listed in work, home, and coffee shop order. I have remember networks this computer has joined -- checked.

Posted on Aug 10, 2013 10:09 AM

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  • by CT,

    CT CT Aug 10, 2013 9:27 AM in response to Beecroft
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    Aug 10, 2013 9:27 AM in response to Beecroft

    If this were happening me I would begin by trying the following. 

     

    System Preferences, Network, Wireless, Advanced.  There you will find a list of "known networks". Is your's there?  Maybe try deleting it.  Do you have "Remember..." checked? 

     

    Another thing you might try is Wireless Diagnostics.

  • by VikingOSX,Solvedanswer

    VikingOSX VikingOSX Aug 10, 2013 10:09 AM in response to Beecroft
    Level 7 (21,530 points)
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    Aug 10, 2013 10:09 AM in response to Beecroft

    I believe CT's advice will solve your issues.

     

    In Network preferences, my work MBP has two principal locations configured: House and Office. It is set to automatically figure these out. It does so accurately and reliably.

     

    Additionally, under the Advanced > Wi-Fi tab, I have the wireless network names listed in work, home, and coffee shop order. I have remember networks this computer has joined -- checked.