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  1. S

    Can I stop using 'broadcast SSID' and MAC addresses? Really?

    Looking at a doc on the Apple site it seems that I don't need to hide my SSID or use MAC addressing anymore. Is that correct/advisable? I'm about to set up a new router, but will need to use WPA2 security due to the age of my attached kit. Does Apple's advice still apply, or are they really...
  2. David1986H

    Im upgrading to WIFI 6

    Since 2011 iv been using Devolo Powerline adaptors which have worked flawlessly for me, first starting with wifi 4 then upgrading to wifi 5 in 2016 and now iv ordered the new Devolo wifi 6 adaptors. In the new year I'm having full fibre broadband fitted which will increase my speeds from 50 t0...
  3. B

    Home Network issues 4G-router and Airport Express

    After getting lots of HomeKit devices running over wifi I'm getting lots of connectivity issues. Often the connection becomes insanely slow or drops completely, but only for a single device or a few devices, while the others continue at full speed. I have a 4G Huawei router with lousy wifi...
  4. RoelJuun

    Access Time Capsule functions from other router

    In my home network I have troubles with accessing all the functions from my Time Capsule while being connected to a different wifi access point on the network. My current situation is a modem (ISP) that connects by cable to one repeater (Fritz Repeater) in my work room and a Time Capsule in the...
    • RoelJuun
    • Thread
    • access network time capsule wifi
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Networking
  5. L

    some questions about mbp 14 , especially to those who upgrade from m1 mba/mbp

    im being curious about how the new mbp 14 (base model especially) stacks up against the mba and mbp m1 ,but also in general 1)what is temp at idle/light usage (little background processes,mail,whatsapp,messages ,moving some files ) ? i have read the new macbook pros are quite hot (relatively to...
  6. O

    Issues with printing to wifi printer?

    Hello I just noticed an issue with my Epson WF-7520 and Mac OS X 11.6 recently This printer is connected to Wifi. Computer connected to Wifi (same). Wifi connection on printer is "Excellent". A few weeks back I could send a print to Epson without issue over wifi. Now - no. So the printer is...
    • oharag
    • Thread
    • macos 11.6 printer wifi
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
  7. R

    Time for a new router?

    I have: -Gigabit Ethernet from AT&T -An AT&T modem/router of some sort -A Netgear Nighthawk AC3300 I’ve had for at least 5 years -A Desktop PC wired directly from the router/modem -An M1 MacBook Air -An iPhone 13 Pro -Several PC laptops -A variety of other WiFi devices and home automation...
  8. simX

    Help with finding a good Wi-Fi 6 router

    It's been a while since I posted on the forums, but I'm looking to replace my aging Apple AirPort Extreme router which has been having some problems, and there are just way too many routers on the market to make an informed decision from just Google searches. So hopefully some of you can help...
  9. David1986H

    Gigabit Fibre Broadband With Powerline Adapters

    Hi all, so im currently on a broadband plan with 50mbps down and 15mbps up, I use the Devolo 1200+ AC to get full speed and signal around the house and they work perfectly. Today my street was dug up and had fibre laid down so in the next few months ill be upgrading to either 500mbps up and...
  10. M

    Weak WiFi Signal and LCD Screen Replacement - Macbook Pro 2015 15-inch

    Hello! I bought a new screen to replace the broken LCD screen of my Macbook Pro Mid-2015, 15-inch laptop. The screen was successfully replaced by me, and the camera is also working just fine. However, when I got to the three antennae cables that are connected to the WiFi card, I'm having a...
  11. C

    iOS 15 beta 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Wifi issues

    For some reason the wifi on this phone has gotten worse using this beta. I am restoring it right now to see if that helps. No I do not use a VPN. It's not all wireless networks, but a good chunk just make the phone crawl and get only 1mbps. I had this issue before with this phone model and...
    • cadewii
    • Thread
    • beta ios 15 issue wifi wireless
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iOS 15
  12. H

    Cellular/Mobile data bug present on ios 14.4-14.6

    Bug description: When turning off wifi, when mobile data is also turned off, the data usage under mobile data-system services- DNS services will go up, despite mobile data being off. Reproduction steps: Note the value of DNS services of Cellular/ Mobile data. Make sure it is turned off, and...
    • humpbacktwale
    • Thread
    • cellular data ios 14 iphone mobile data wifi
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: iOS 14
  13. Z

    the wifi isnt working after the upgrade!

    This upgrade that im doing on the late 2009 MacMini is turning out to be a "i shouldn't have tried to make the upgrade" situation. After managing make the SSD upgrade and managing to install ElCap... now the WiFi doesn't seem to be able to find the available Networks that are closeby. My Imac...
    • zoran
    • Thread
    • not working wifi
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Mac mini
  14. K

    iPhone 12 Pro Max Why do WiFi connections show up and disappear?

    When using my iPhone 12 Pro Max with public WiFi, why does it show a list of available connections one moment and the next they all disappear and something else comes up or it shows a connection that I have used previously and then it disappears?
  15. B

    iPad Pro WiFi drop out on new iPad Pro 12” and 14.6

    Installed 14.6.A little while ago and for the first time since getting the new iPad Pro m1 12“ I had a WiFi drop out - it showed it was still connected but there was nothing happening until I disconnected WiFi and reconnected - all other devices were fine. Anyone else had the same issue so far?
    • byron_hinson
    • Thread
    • ipad pro 12.9 2021 wifi
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPad
  16. SpikeHK

    Can I Copy Movies From My PC to Apple TV Hard Disk?

    I guess kind of a newbie question, thanks in advance for your patience. I'm contemplating buying the new Apple TV 4k when it comes out in May. (Possibly pair it with my HomePods for audio output, maybe pick up the AirPods Max as well.) Currently I have a Windows PC and I use Plex for viewing...
  17. shankar2

    My WIFI doesn't work after I turn on my Big Sur Mac from sleep.. how to fix?

    Hi so on Big Sur mac (latest update) whenever I open my mac from sleep, the WIFI connects but doesn't work! The only fix for me is to turn off/turn on the WIFI. Does anyone have a permanent fix for this and is this a well known bug? Thanks!
  18. M

    iPhone 12 mini WiFi is slower on an iPhone than an Android, Why?

    I'm posting this question here with my Mac officianados instead of out in the computer wilderness to save the usual razzing from the other guys picking on the iPhone. That being said I was working with a neighbor friend who is a Purple Heart vet from Vietnam fixing his home Wifi. Once we got...
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    System not respecting WiFi Preferred Networks

    I'm using MacOS 10.13.6 on a mid-2014 MacBook Pro. I'm having two issues with my WiFi Preferred Networks list: 1) The system is not respecting my preferred networks: I have only one home network, but my laptop is easily able to detect my neighbors' networks as well. Several months ago I put...
  20. Tyrian Cedar

    Way to set WiFi network priority based on strength not preference

    I have a 2-story house with one router in the ground floor and another upstairs; my Mac can see both networks on both floors. Problem is: it will always opt to connect to the one I’ve manually ordered higher-up in the Advanced section of Network Preferences … even if I’m on the floor in which it...
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