TheSuh1234
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Q: iMac Wi-fi keeps dropping out

So basically my iMac drops out wi-fi every 10-30 mins it says it is still connected but it doesn't actually work. I have heard to take it back to apple but since i bought it in the year 2011 they woun't give me a free replacement. i have seen many people have this problem with no fix so.

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Aug 25, 2013 9:59 AM

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    BDAqua BDAqua Aug 25, 2013 12:35 PM in response to TheSuh1234
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    Aug 25, 2013 12:35 PM in response to TheSuh1234

    Hi, this has worked for a few...

     

    Though all of these steps may or may not be needed, I'm including them all.

     

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

     

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

     

    10.5, 10.6, 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/10.8.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.

     

    If using Wifi/Airport...

     

    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.

     

    For 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...

     

    208.67.222.222

    208.67.220.220

     

    (There may be better or faster DNS numbers in your area, but these should be a good test).

    Click OK.

     

    If that doesn't work try changing channels on your Router.

     

    Also, using any Bluetooth items?