wifi problem

Hi catherine281,

I'm sorry to hear you are having these issues with your Wifi connection. I also apologize, I'm a bit unclear on a couple things you were describing; it may help to clarify a couple things so we know better exactly what you are experiencing:

1. What exactly do you mean when you say that your network is being overridden? What exactly are you seeing when this happens?

2. How do you currently have your WiFi network set up? What kind of router are you using? Where is your router located and what kind of building are you in?

3. If you use Scan function in the Additional Utilities portion of Wireless Diagnostics (detailed below), what exactly do you see in terms of local networks (how many, signal strength, etc)?

Scan

Wi-Fi Scanning examines the Wi-Fi environment around you, and lets you know about nearby Wi-Fi routers. It includes information on the Network name, Password Security type, Protocol, Signal Strength and Noise, and the Channel, Band, and Country the router is designed for.

Use Wireless Diagnostics to help you resolve Wi-Fi issues on your Mac - Apple Support

Regards

Hi Catherine.

Can you select the Linksys network and delete it?

Howard

Hi Catherine.

When you are in the networks system prefence, click on advanced.

Select the wif-fi tab.

Highlight the Linksys network then click on the - sign to delete it.

You might have to switch to your own wi-fi network first. Perhaps you can't delete it while connected to it.

Howard

Catherine, do you have more than login account on your Mac? If so, ensure that you are using an admin account. Check the users & groups system preference.

Howard

Hi Catherine,

When you have selected the Network preference pane, do you see a small padlock icon in the lower right? It may be in the locked position, which would prevent you from interacting with the pane.

If it is in the locked position, click on the padlock and enter your admin user name and password (the name and password you use to log in to your computer), and that will allow you to access the Advanced button.