Wifi keeps dropping since I installed Yosemite

My wifi drops all the time. I turn wi-fi off in the menu bar and then turn it back on again, and it works fine for a couple of minutes. then drops again. no other computer is having the same problem, so it doesn't seem like the issue is w/ the router. Any advice?

Posted on Jan 17, 2015 8:08 PM

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Jan 19, 2015 12:32 PM in response to CN2345

Hello CN2345,


Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like you are getting frequesnt disconnects. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.


Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity - Apple Support

Symptom: The network connection drops unexpectedly

  • Your Mac may not not stay connected to your Wi-Fi network reliably.
  • Your Mac may stop accessing the Internet during use.


Solution

Use these steps if your computer disconnects from its Wi-Fi network unexpectedly.

  1. Check your range to the Wi-Fi router and reduce the effect of interference.

    If your computer is too far from your Wi-Fi router or your environment has too much Wi-Fi interference, then your computer may not detect the Wi-Fi network properly. The easiest way to check for range limits with your Wi-Fi network is to move your computer or your Wi-Fi router closer together and make sure that there are no obstructions (such as walls, cabinets, and so forth) between the router and your computer.

    See Potential sources of wireless interference for more information about interference and solutions.
  2. Try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network. If your computer works fine when connected to a different Wi-Fi network, then the issue may be related to your network router or ISP. In that case, contact the manufacturer of your router or your ISP.


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Have a nice day,

Mario

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