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Bootcamp Wifi very unstable

Hi,


The bootcamp wifi on mac pro 2015 mid is very unstable. It sometimes connects and connection doesn't last much time. Then reconnects and disconnects again continuously. What's the solution ?


Thanks.

Mac Pro, Windows 10

Posted on Feb 12, 2018 7:05 AM

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Feb 13, 2018 7:24 AM in response to Loner T

I downloaded support software. The xml file has this;

<Name>Broadcom 802.11 SDIO Network Adapter Driver

<InfName>bcmwl6.inf</InfName>

<Class> Net</Class>

<ClassGUID> {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}</ClassGUID>

<CatalogFile>BCM43XX64.CAT</CatalogFile>

<Provider>Broadcom</Provider>

<DriverVer>05/05/2014, 6.30.224.217</DriverVer>

<ServiceBinary>bcmwlhighsd5.sys</ServiceBinary>

<HardwareID></HardwareID>

<isX64>Both</isX64>

</Name>

<Name>Broadcom 802.11 SDIO Network Adapter Driver

<InfName>bcmwl63.inf</InfName>

<Class> Net</Class>

<ClassGUID> {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}</ClassGUID>

<CatalogFile>BCM43XX64.CAT</CatalogFile>

<Provider>Broadcom</Provider>

<DriverVer>07/24/2015, 7.35.118.40</DriverVer>

<ServiceBinary>bcmwlhighsd5.sys</ServiceBinary>

<HardwareID></HardwareID>

<isX64>Both</isX64>

</Name>

<Name>Broadcom 802.11 Network Adapter Driver

<InfName>bcmwl6.inf</InfName>

<Class>Net</Class>

<ClassGUID> {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}</ClassGUID>

<CatalogFile>BCM43XX64.CAT</CatalogFile>

<Provider>Broadcom</Provider>

<DriverVer>11/13/2012, 5.106.199.1</DriverVer>

<ServiceBinary>bcmwl5.sys</ServiceBinary>

<HardwareID></HardwareID>

<isX64>Both</isX64>

</Name>


And the folder has these files:

User uploaded file

There is no file for windows 10.

Feb 12, 2018 7:24 PM in response to ashmathfroms

Hi ashmathfroms,

Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems like your Mac Pro is not able to stay connected to a Wi-Fi network. There are a few reasons that this could be. I would recommend you read these articles and use them to help troubleshoot the issue.

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

Potential sources of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interference


Cheers.

Feb 13, 2018 3:04 AM in response to chuck_3rd

Hi Alex


Thanks for your reply.

I have checked above links, everything is fine. It still doesn't work.


My Android phones work with same Wifi

My other Dell Windows laptop also works fine.

My friend's iphone also had worked with same wifi.


Mac pro on Mac OS works with same Wifi.

Mac pro on Bootcamp(Windows) doesn't work with same Wifi. Initially it worked, maybe after some bootcamp software update(maybe couple of months back), it doesn't work.


Hope the issue is clear now. Please reply ASAP.


Thank you very much.

Feb 13, 2018 4:22 AM in response to ashmathfroms

ashmathfroms wrote:


Device Manager -> Network Adapters -> Broadcomm 802.11ac Network Adapter -> Right click


Name: Broadcom 802.11ac Network Adapter

Driver version: 7.35.118.73

Driver date: 12-07-2017


Can you install .68 instead of .73 from the original Bootcamp drivers package and test? Which specific version of W10 (1607, 1703, 1709) are you using?

Feb 13, 2018 4:26 PM in response to Loner T

I tried to install the .40 version (BroadcomWirelessWin8x64.exe) but it said that it can't as better version is already installed.

So I uninstalled the device and driver. And then scan for hardware changes. Now when I check the driver version, its .49 version. So I just kept this version. I am testing this version now. I will check for a day and update here.


Thanks.

Bootcamp Wifi very unstable

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