WiFi keeps needing to be turned off / on for internet access since update to OS X El Capitan

As the subject said. This is actually the second time I've tried to install OS X El Capitan. The first time was months ago when the update first came out. I installed the update, and my WiFi connection was always connected, however my internet would stop working randomly after only 5-10 minutes of connectivity, sometimes shorter. I called support MULTIPLE times, I tried booting in safe mode and everything they suggested, nothing worked. I had to revert back to my original operating system on my Macbook Air, formatting my computer.

Two days ago, after reading several of the OS X El Capitan "FIXES" that were supposedly published, some having to do with WiFi connectivity issues, I figured I'd try this again. I immediately regretted going back to OS X El Capitan because the issue is STILL HERE. I STILL have to hit the wifi logo, turn wifi off/wifi on every 5-10 minutes to maintain an internet connection. Streaming any webinars or videos is an absolute nightmare, as it usually kicks you off and makes you start over, trying to have conversations with clients is a disaster.

Does anyone have a fix for this??

MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)

MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015), OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on Mar 8, 2016 8:03 AM

18 replies

LiAiL

Level 1

4 points

Mar 28, 2016 2:19 PM in response to tujuggernaut

I keep having exactly the same issue. In fact when reading this very forum thread I had to switch wifi on/off 2 times during my read. Streaming anything is a nightmare. Tried everything including turning off wifi sleep settings as some people suggested as a possible conflict - but that wasn't it. It is ridiculous. I'm still on El Capitan 10.11.3.

TerryNikop Author

Level 1

6 points

Mar 28, 2016 2:30 PM in response to LiAiL

I Was able to correct the issue by getting a new router/modem from my ISP. Shaw's cable modem conflicted with Apples new software for whatever reason. you may also be able to fix the issue with Apple Airwave i was told.

Apr 13, 2016 6:18 AM in response to TerryNikop

I too had to get a different wireless router. Let me be clear, I tried TWO different Arris routers from my ISP. Different models. Both had the same problem with the macosx machines. I just got a Linksys 1900 and it seems to have totally fixed the problem.

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