Multiple issues with wireless after update to 10.8.3

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Multiple issues with wireless after update to 10.8.3

My wireless connectivity was never an issue until recently, probably after my update to 10.8.3.

Now I see this...

- After turning on my mbp, it can't see any wireless networks. If I go to network preferences and use the Network Name dropdown, I see all networks.

- I can pick a network, but even if I ask ththe password be remembered, it will start me over next time around.

- Once I enter the password, I can see the Wifi button going green in the left column network preferences window, *even as* it is still authenticating. The authentication fails eventually, but I am actually connected and I can start using the internet.

I tried these... with no luck.

- My wifi router has a 5GHz option. I used that one and set it to top of my preferrred network list.

- I tried to create a unqiue Location in network preferences with just my wifi network in it.

- I edited the left column in network preferences, to make sure Wifi is the first one to try before ethernet, bluetooth etc.

I did also recently change my router to Belkin. But my other devices, Lenovo laptops, Ipads, iphones, etc. have no issues.

What gives?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Aug 13, 2013 4:41 PM

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Answer 1

norm123

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Aug 15, 2013 1:32 PM in response to nikhilfromtx

Hey nikhilfromtx

Check out the articles below for troubleshooting and to check to ensure that the router is using the recommended settings.

Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4628

iOS and OS X: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Regards,

-Norm G.

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nikhilfromtx Author

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Aug 18, 2013 6:41 AM in response to norm123

Hi Norm,

Thanks for those links. Unfortunately, they didn't help. Those links were mainly for when one cannot connect at all. In my case, only my macbook pro has issues. I have iPhones, iPad, Lenovo laptops, etc. that connect just fine.

Thanks,

Nikhil

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Answer 3

Aug 18, 2013 7:18 AM in response to nikhilfromtx

I have the same problem,

My macbook doesnt connect to network at home, sometimes doesnt even find the network! other users in the house dont have problems, my iphone 5 is also just working fine on the wifi network. Every once in a little while he sees the network, if i click on it, it says: time out connecting with server.

Already tried:

-reset router

-delete or change some system internet changes

-move my mac in the house

what to do? i already have two days without internet and need it!

thanks so much everybody!

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nikhilfromtx Author

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Aug 21, 2013 3:05 PM in response to nikhilfromtx

I got it working thanks to Cory James' suggestion in:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3208628?answerId=15743159022#15743159022

I think the reason was this... my router was using an SSID that was the same as an older one from a previous place I visited. However, the router addresses were different. I think my Mac was matching the SSID, then trying to find the router based on one of the com.* network preferences (that Cory James' post asks to remove). It would probably wait until it times out, then go looking for new networks.

I did see a reply to that post though, that said it stopped working again after 36 hours. I'll need to wait and see if that happens to me too. It works for now.. :-)

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