Bob Wolinski
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Q: Issue with wi-fi automatically connecting after upgrading to Sierra

I recently install Sierra on my Mac 2011.  Overall, everything seemed to go fine, but when it goes to sleep for an extended period of time, it will not automatically connect to my wi-fi.  I click on the wi-fi icon and the it is there and when I click on it, it connects.

 

I have tried a couple of things such as removing the network and letting it be re added, and that did not work.  I also found an article that referenced removing some files and then restarting the Mac and let those be recreated.  That did not work.

 

I have a MacBook Air as well, and I have had no issue with it automatically connecting to my wi-fi when it wakes up.

 

Is there any other suggestions to resolve this.  It is just a nuisance that I would like to get rid of, so that my kids do not have to worry about picking the correct wi-fi.

Posted on Oct 14, 2016 6:26 PM

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Oct 14, 2016 7:44 PM in response to Bob Wolinski
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    Oct 14, 2016 7:44 PM in response to Bob Wolinski

    They this...

     

    Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712

     

    10.5, 10.6, 10.7 & 10.8…

     

    System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.

     

     

    10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x/10.8.x instructions...

     

    System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.

     

    The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.

     

    10.4 instructions...

     

    Is that Interface dragged to the top of Network>Show:>Network Port Configurations.

    If using Wifi/Airport...

     

    Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.

     

    For 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...

     

    208.67.222.222

    208.67.220.220

     

    (There may be better or faster DNS numbers in your area, but these should be a good test).

    Click OK.

  • by Bob Wolinski,

    Bob Wolinski Bob Wolinski Oct 17, 2016 10:13 AM in response to BDAqua
    Level 1 (4 points)
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    Oct 17, 2016 10:13 AM in response to BDAqua

    I followed the instructions and I thought it was fixed.  I did have to find new instructions for Sierra on setting up a new location, but that was not a big deal.  I just came home and opened up the system and it did not connect.  So I finished up by Join Other Network option since I am using Airport.  So we will see how that goes over the coming days.

     

    Thank you though for the suggestion.