2018 Mac mini Wifi Issues

My new Mac mini just arrived. I seem to be having WIFI issue's with it. Where my room is I don't don't have a real strong signal but its always been good enough for gaming, streaming video etc. I have a Mac Book, iPad and iPhone that all work fine with the same wifi that the Mac mini seems to have problems with. For example we have our network name and then a 5G connection. Every device I have connects to the network name but the Mini only see's the 5G and for some reason that connection goes in and out, but only for the Mac mini. I'm wondering if I should get a USB wifi antenna to stick in the back of this.

Mac mini, macOS Mojave (10.14.1)

Posted on Nov 10, 2018 10:18 PM

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rag001

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Posted on Jan 2, 2019 5:17 PM

I was using below usb hub with my macbook pro for more than a year.. never had issues.

But with new mac mini.. this USB Hub is blocking 2.4G network...

Once i removed the USB hub... i can see and connect to 2.4G without issues....

I just read the reviews for this HUB.. there are complaints about it...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072R4M3VQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For now... USB HUB seems to be the culprit... causing my wifi connectivity issue...

Will monitor for few weeks and update everyone.. hopefully i'll not come across any wifi issues...

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rag001

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Jan 2, 2019 1:45 PM in response to hcsitas

Thanks for your response...

You meant to say.. Use Thunderbolt 3 (which is nothing but USB C) to USB Hub?

In your example you provided USB C to USB adapter.

The one I ordered is similar USB C to USB hub.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FLXJKPP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Currently I was using USB to USB HUB ( 3 USB Ports)

Rudegar

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Nov 11, 2018 1:55 AM in response to losaltoshills

there is no such thing as an usb wifi antenna they are usb wifi netcards which require a driver to work so if you get one make sure they support macOS

Unior

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Dec 18, 2018 9:47 AM in response to losaltoshills

I have the same problem, and I solve it by disconnecting all usb and thunderbolt ports. But the problem returns after 5-10 minutes. I think it's hardware problem like on new MacBook Pro

hcsitas

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Dec 18, 2018 10:46 AM in response to losaltoshills

Try rebooting the router.

hcsitas

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Jan 2, 2019 9:54 PM in response to rag001

No, I meant ditch the hub and connect your devices directly using the Apple adapter or similar. You have 6 ports, hub is unnecessary.

rag001

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Jan 3, 2019 6:53 AM in response to hcsitas

Thanks... will check that out...

hcsitas

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Jan 3, 2019 7:01 AM in response to rag001

👍🏼

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