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Airport cuts out

I have a MacBook using OS X 10.6.8 and every 10 seconds, AirPort cuts out momentarily. I now cannot use my iPhone at home as my mobile signal booster won't work. Help!

Posted on Sep 12, 2013 5:30 AM

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Sep 12, 2013 10:16 AM in response to Suemumf

It is very possible that you may have some form of Wi-Fi interference that appears during these hours that is preventing your AirPort base station from providing a clean RF signal.



I suggest you perform a simple site survey, using utilities like iStumbler, or AirRadar to determine potential areas of interference, and then, try to either eliminate or significantly reduce them where possible.

Sep 13, 2013 2:12 PM in response to Suemumf

Ok, try the following on your MacBook:


1a. Delete Preferred Network(s)

  • System Preferences > Network > AirPort > Advanced > AirPort tab
  • Under "Preferred Networks," delete the network(s) you regularly use from the list.


1b. Delete AirPort Keychain Entries

  • Launch the "Keychain Access" application located in Applications/Utilties.
  • Click on the "Kind" filter at the top, and look for any "AirPort network password" entries...and delete them.


1c. Add Preferred Network(s)

  • System Preferences > Network > AirPort > Advanced > AirPort tab
  • Add the preferred network(s) using the "+" button.
  • Restart or log out then back in.


2. Move System Configuration Files

(Note: You will have to reestablish your network connections settings.)

  • Go to /Library/Preferences
  • Move the SystemConfiguration folder to the desktop.
  • Restart your Mac. (Note: OS X will rebuild the files that are now sitting on your desktop. If this doesn't resolve the issue, you can move the folder back to it's original location.)

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