Computer keeps reverting to xfinity hotspot wifi after MacOS Sierra Update

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Computer keeps reverting to xfinity hotspot wifi after MacOS Sierra Update

Regarding my macbook Pro. I have a modem through Comcast that I use. However, my computer, by itself, keeps on reverting back to xfinity wifi hotspot that is downloaded on my computer. I have tried to find where I can ignore the "xfinity" network on my Computer, but cannot find it anywhere in Network Options under System Preferences. I know how to do it on my phone, but it doesn't seem like there is an option on my computer.

How do I get rid of this "xfinity" hotspot network choice on my macbook forever. I think either someone is trying to hack into my computer or xfinity or some random person is trying to use my modem as a hotspot and I want it to stop now.

Help. How do I get my computer to ignore the "xfinity" hotspot network and get rid of it as an option forever and make sure no one is using my modem as a hotspot?

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012)

Posted on Oct 11, 2016 6:44 PM

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Answer 1

akn

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Mar 16, 2017 6:42 AM in response to tiggerkenwood

System preferences > Network > Advanced > Wif-Fi tab. Select "xfinitywifi", then select the "–" option below the list of networks. While you are in that tab you can select your preferred network and drag it to the top of the pane.

When you have your Wi-Fi networks listed as you like, select the "OK" option, then select the "Apply" option in the main Network window.

You may see a lot of hotspots that you have used on your phone because these are in your iCloud keychain.

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Answer 2

Oct 11, 2016 6:45 PM in response to tiggerkenwood

I recently updated to MacOS Sierra, but forgot to put that in my information about my computer apparently.

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