My iMac WiFi connection has been working fine with this setting for almost two years but I am unable to switch to a different Wifi network.
It does not give me an option to choose the many wifi networks around me. The check button for "Show Wifi status in menu bar" does not show in Network.
Help, please.
iMac, macOS High Sierra (10.13.3), 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 Late 2012
After a few attempts, I was still unable to add wifi into my network. My imac is from late 2012, I was not expecting the os to work seamlessly.
Today I connected the iMac online via an ethernet cable. Went into Networks, deleted the Thunderbolt bridge settings and Wifi was able to be added.
Thank you for everyone's advice.
After a few attempts, I was still unable to add wifi into my network. My imac is from late 2012, I was not expecting the os to work seamlessly.
Today I connected the iMac online via an ethernet cable. Went into Networks, deleted the Thunderbolt bridge settings and Wifi was able to be added.
Thank you for everyone's advice.
Try this: Manage the Wi-Fi connection on your Mac - Apple Support There is a section regarding what to do if you don't see the Wifi menu. It may be that you have a bad WiFi card.
It looks like your wifi is not turned on even though it shows connected. You should see the network you are connected to and be able to choose another network from the dropdown. Try shutting off wifi and turning it on again.
See this old thread with diagrams 10.13.3 wifi issue (doesn't automatically connect)
In you screen shot search domains select it and click on minus sign , if it is a home broad band connection in which IP address changes delete all settings and set it once again .In the old thread complete method is given .
Open system preferences > network > click on gear icon and make service inactive .
do you use apple air port express in that it is set as off bridge mode , in service provider router NAT box is unchecked , the user must set the settings as automatic and firewall box is checked in ISP router .
It is always recommended to use automatic location for best performance , for 2.4 GHZ and 5 GHZ see this article Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support
Also DNS server settings is must keep as 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 see this article Non-responsive DNS server or invalid DNS configuration can cause long delay before webpages load - Apple Support
Read this article also macOS Sierra: Bridge virtual network interfaces
I had already suggested , delete each and every settings in previous post that is shown with diagrams , the essential part you must have wireless network password , that diagrams exactly shows step by step how to configure the network from starting .
You can't soon conclude that their is problem in Mac , as the user must try to create a new user account see this article How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac - Apple Support
Also there are possibilities that internet is very slow , and server is down .
And wireless diagnostics is to be performed Check for Wi-Fi issues using your Mac - Apple Support
In the end of report 5 to 6 points are shown like set as automatic location ...etc , if there is any problem the report will clearly indicate .
Not sure its hardware or software issue but you can follow these articles How to use Apple Hardware Test on your Mac - Apple Support
And macOS Sierra: Use Apple Diagnostics or Apple Hardware Test
The last step is reinstall Mac OS How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support
In which you will not loose the data ( Archive installation ) .
And the best of all is erase the HD and reinstall the os macOS Sierra: Erase and reinstall macOS
Your WiFi card may have failed. If so take your computer to an authorized service center for evaluation.
I don't see the network at all. I'm unable to shut Wifi on and off.
(I'm connected via Wifi, I do not have ethernet cable connected to imac)
Do you see my "Status" and "Network Name" is different from your image.
How do I turn on my Wifi?
Thank you for your reply Tygb. I read the thread you wrote and I'm having the same issue of waking up my imac and not connecting to WiFi fast enough.
I'm unable to proceed further after I delete the current Wi-fi setting in Network. (After deletion, my imac is not connected to the internet.) I tried restarting my imac, under Network; + "Wifi", interface and Service Name : Wi-Fi and clicked on "Create". But nothing happens, new Wifi doesn't show up.
In order for me to be connected to the internet again, I have to + Thunderbolt Bridge; "Advance"; and choose Bridge Status, Wi-Fi; OK.
I have a 2 and 5 ghz wifi network, I don't know which network it is using.
I would like to move my imac to a different location and I'm afraid I will not have the option to choose a different wifi network.
Do I have a hardware or software issue?
This button does not show up in my network preferences.
My Wifi is showing this connection.
How do I connect like this?
Network not showing surrounding Wifi Networks
