I just already updated to 10.13.3
But everytime I open my macbook air from sleep mode WiFi doesn't automatically connect.
Sometimes need to restart WiFi to make it connect.
Anyone got the same problem?? 😕
MacBook Air, macOS High Sierra (10.13.3), Macbook Air early 2014
I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports, no Touch Bar). I have found a good solution that works for me every time this happens. The answer is to reset your System Management Controller (SMC). The full article can be found here: https://www.macworld.com/article/2881177/macs/how-to-reset-your-macs-nvram-pram- and-smc.html
Reset the SMC
Yet another component of your Mac’s hardware that stores crucial settings is the System Management Controller (SMC), a circuit that deals with power management, temperature monitoring and fan control, status lights, keyboard backlights, and a few other components. If your SMC becomes confused, you could experience problems like excessive fan noise, slow performance even though Activity Monitor doesn’t show the CPU being overtaxed, apps that take forever to launch, batteries that don’t charge correctly, problems with sleep or wake, and so on. (You can see a longer list on this Apple support page.) As with zapping the NVRAM, resetting the SMC to factory defaults may resolve these problems.
Apple says you shouldn’t reset the SMC without first trying other troubleshooting tasks, such as force-quitting problematic apps and restarting your Mac. However, Apple doesn’t mention any negative consequences of resetting the SMC, nor any way to determine for sure if the SMC is glitchy without resetting it and noticing that the problem went away. I’ve reset my Macs’ SMCs many times with no apparent ill effects, and on occasion that did in fact turn out to be the solution to a problem.
Before you can reset your SMC, you must shut down your Mac. After that, the procedure varies depending on the type of Mac you have.
I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports, no Touch Bar). I have found a good solution that works for me every time this happens. The answer is to reset your System Management Controller (SMC). The full article can be found here: https://www.macworld.com/article/2881177/macs/how-to-reset-your-macs-nvram-pram- and-smc.html
Reset the SMC
Yet another component of your Mac’s hardware that stores crucial settings is the System Management Controller (SMC), a circuit that deals with power management, temperature monitoring and fan control, status lights, keyboard backlights, and a few other components. If your SMC becomes confused, you could experience problems like excessive fan noise, slow performance even though Activity Monitor doesn’t show the CPU being overtaxed, apps that take forever to launch, batteries that don’t charge correctly, problems with sleep or wake, and so on. (You can see a longer list on this Apple support page.) As with zapping the NVRAM, resetting the SMC to factory defaults may resolve these problems.
Apple says you shouldn’t reset the SMC without first trying other troubleshooting tasks, such as force-quitting problematic apps and restarting your Mac. However, Apple doesn’t mention any negative consequences of resetting the SMC, nor any way to determine for sure if the SMC is glitchy without resetting it and noticing that the problem went away. I’ve reset my Macs’ SMCs many times with no apparent ill effects, and on occasion that did in fact turn out to be the solution to a problem.
Before you can reset your SMC, you must shut down your Mac. After that, the procedure varies depending on the type of Mac you have.
How about trying to connect to a hotspot like an iPhone to isolate the problem,
try resetting the interfaces by sys->prefs-> network and create a new network location
Knowledge base: How to use network locations on your Mac - Apple Support
I have the same hardware and the same WiFi issue since updating to 10.13.3. Restarting or turning the WiFi on and off does not help. I found that if I go into System Preference, Network, and hit the minus sign to delete the WiFi connection, then hit the plus to re-add it, it re-establishes a normal connection.
I had this problem for quite some time. Are you using an Airport Time Capsule. I reset my Time Capsule and once it restarted it prompted me to make a change in the settings. Specifically Network-->Router Mode-->Off (Bridge Mode).
See some articles How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity - Apple Support
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support
macOS Sierra: If you don’t see Wi-Fi in Network preferences
macOS Sierra: Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi
Mac Basics: Connecting your Mac to the Internet - Apple Support
macOS Sierra: Set advanced Wi-Fi options
macOS Sierra: Use Network preferences to set advanced options
macOS Sierra: Enter DNS and search domain settings
Potential sources of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interference - Apple Support
Check for Wi-Fi issues using your Mac - Apple Support
I was having this issue until 10.13.4 came out last week. I've noticed now that when I open my MacBook Air (Early 2014), before the box appears for me to type my password it connects to the wireless network. Do you think Apple secretly fixed the issue or are you still having an issue?
People have Wi-Fi (and other) issues since High Sierra and Apple is yet to fix them. Why release an OS version that introduces major usability bugs? Only God knows...
Turning off/on Wi-Fi helps but isn't a solution.
I have the same issue since upgrading to 10.3.3 on my Retina 15-inch Late 2013 MacBook Pro. Everything was fine with previous MacOS versions.
It's not specific to my home AirPort, either. My MacBook goes with me to work every day, and it is very slow to connect (if ever) with my work access point (Ubiquiti).
The wifi menu connect list doesn't populate immediately, then my Personal Hotspot is the 1st to show up. It stays like that for a while before the list slowly populates with the wifi in the area. More often than not, it will not automatically connect to my known networks.
same for me. Have many MacBooks Air 11" is having the issue. MBA 13" is fine. 15" MBP is fine. 13" MBP is fine.
Started when upgraded from 10.3.2 to 10.3.3. Using the last generation of Apple Time Capsule 802.11ac.
It connects but take a very long time.
Maybe these threads can help you:
Hey. Same here. Upgraded my MacBook pro 15 2017 and ever since I got massive issues with wifi. Sometimes it won't connect. Sometimes it looses the connection. I'm typing this from another laptop using that very wifi my MacBook now can't connect to anymore. This is so frustrating.... Why?
I do not have that issue (though I am ethernet connected ) > did Version 10.13.3 update and restart -all of my browsers roll (from top to bottom ) makes me dizzy and are unusable
anyone with this issue
PS did You do the trouble shoot on wi fi ? (I am sure you did but worth a shot )
diamondblues aka David in Ohio😕
same issue here, really frustrating.
(To be honest, I'm getting tired of what Apple does under the name of sw development. Every time a new SW update arrives on iPhone or on Mac, I'm praying for not breaking working features with no luck. There are 3 new bugs for every fixed problem. I'm seriously wondering about breaking with this ecosystem, and finding something else...)
I'm really tired of Apple re-introducing this bug ever couple of releases. Seriously, it's happened often enough that you'd think they would actually test it thoroughly before releasing another update.
Remember the good old days when Apple products "just worked?" Those days are long gone.
yes sad. rumor has it they are going to slow down the feature creep this year and instead focus on stabilization for both
iOS and macOS. Glad someone finally made this decision. The last few years are starting to remind me too much of M$.
10.13.3 wifi issue (doesn't automatically connect)
