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Wifi Connection Timeout

Hello,


I own a Macbook Pro, version 10.10.5 and is updated to OS X Yosemite


I have recently moved to Germany from Canada for an internship and my wifi does not work.
Every time I try to connect to the wifi it will say "Connection Timeout" and the same goes for my Iphone 4S
I had no troubles connecting to wifi in my hostels but know in my longterm home it doesn't work. The wifi doesn't connect at work either. I have to use a cable connection to get internet.


I have already tried to run the wifi diagnostic and create a new location, and it doesn't help. Along with the basic of restarting everything.
Please any suggestions would be great! Thank you for your help.

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), early 2011

Posted on Sep 20, 2015 1:33 PM

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Sep 20, 2015 2:10 PM in response to E. RichRich

Take each of the following steps that you haven't already tried, until the problem is resolved. Some of these steps are only possible if you have control over the wireless router.

Step 1

Turn Wi-Fi off and back on.

Step 2

Restart the router and the computer. Many problems are solved that way.

Step 3

Change the name of the wireless network, if applicable, to eliminate any characters other than letters and digits. You do that on your router via its web page, if it's not an Apple device, or via AirPort Utility, if it is an Apple device.

Step 4

Run the Network Diagnostics assistant.

Step 5

In OS X 10.8.4 or later, run Wireless Diagnostics and fix the issues listed in the Summary, if any.

Step 6

Back up all data before proceeding.

Launch the Keychain Access application in any of the following ways:

☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)

☞ In the Finder, select Go Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.

☞ Open LaunchPad and start typing the name.

Enter the name of your wireless network in the search box. You should have one or more "AirPort network password" items with that name. Make a note of the name and password, then delete all the items. Quit Keychain Access. Turn Wi-Fi off and then back on. Reconnect to the network.

Step 7

You may need to change other settings on the router. See the guidelines linked below:

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

Potential sources of interference

Step 8

Make a note of all your settings for Wi-Fi in the Network preference pane, then delete the connection from the connection list and recreate it with the same settings. You do this by clicking the plus-sign icon below the connection list, and selecting Wi-Fi as the interface in the sheet that opens. Select Join other network from the Network Name menu, then select your network. Enter the password when prompted and save it in the keychain.

Step 9

Reset the System Management Controller (SMC).

Wifi Connection Timeout

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