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wifi

  1. P

    iPhones (iOS 14 Beta and latest iOS 13) disconnect from wifi at very specific times

    Over the past week my iPhone 11 with iOS 14 beta and wife's iPhone 11 with latest iOS 13 have disconnected from wifi during the day from about 9am-4pm while working from home. It will show as connected, but no data flows. During that same time window all other devices (kid's iPad, Apple TV...
  2. J

    MacBook Pro 16" (2019) and Windows 10: alternative drivers?

    I have a new MacBook Pro 16" (2019) with a clean Windows 10 installed, Boot Camp's default drivers. And I have critical problems with WiFi driver, Bluetooth driver and Display driver. Any suggestions on where to get new versions for these drivers? Maybe even beta versions or anything I could...
  3. R

    Wifi driver not found in Mac mini 2009 High Sierra

    Hi Experts, Can somebody please guide me any working solution for my Mac min Late 2009 used by my child for homework. Few months back I used @dosdude1 solution to install high Sierra and wifi was working fantastic , when I updated high Sierra I found that there was issue - "wifi no hardware...
  4. mac_in_tosh

    Can compromised computer affect others through Airport WiFi?

    I want to use a program that in the past has had some security issues. (I'd rather not say what it is because I don't want the discussion to turn into a debate about the program.) As such, I don't want to put it on my Mac that I use for bank accounts, etc. I was thinking to get an iPad or maybe...
  5. C

    Macbook Pro Won’t Boot Properly

    Recently my friends macbook updated to Catalina and he had issues with wifi and the screen flashing. He decided to factory reset it and now it won’t boot at all, and booting into recovery mode brings this screen up. Is there anything I can do for this?
  6. H

    Weird WiFi Issue/Bug on both personal and work iPhones!

    Having a weird issue! Both my work iPhone 8 Plus and personal iPhone X (both always updated to the latest software) have had a problematic behavior for years now, but either I’m noticing it more being at home often or it’s getting worse. When they’re asleep, locked, and connected to WiFi, they...
  7. H

    iPhone Weird WiFi Issue/Bug on both personal and work iPhones!

    Having a weird issue! Both my work iPhone 8 Plus and personal iPhone X (both always updated to the latest software) have had a problematic behavior for years now, but either I’m noticing it more being at home often or it’s getting worse. When they’re asleep, locked, and connected to WiFi, they...
  8. E

    Mesh WiFi and switch options please (dedicated Ethernet backhaul)

    Hi, I’m renovating/extending my house and will be installing Ethernet ports in most rooms. What are the best options for mesh WiFi and switches? Ideally I’d like dedicated Ethernet backhaul, I’ll likely need a switch regardless (all non-mobile devices will be connected via Ethernet). If...
  9. F

    MP 6,1 Airport Card Replacement Problem

    I tried to replace original AirPort Extreme card with another one that I bought from eBay. Both cards look very same and is BCM94360CD model. The new card’s Wifi works except when there is USB 3.0 drive connected. When I plug a usb 3.0 drive, wifi started dropping and reconnecting. I am using 5g...
  10. nofxrs

    MP 1,1-5,1 PCI-e Wifi+Bluetooth card upgrade - Successful

    Hi Guys, making this post just to say that i Sucessfully upgraded my Mac Pro 4.1 for a Fully working Wifi+bluetooth last gen + Airdrop Since i'm no expert, decided to post this to encourage other 'noobs' like me to do the Easy, and cheap, upgrade. Parts used: A) Fenvi T919 for Mac OS ~ $50...
  11. densmirnov

    WiFi is unavaliable after Big Sur install

    Hi! I've just installed beta of Big Sur to MacBook Pro late 2017 and WiFi just stopped working! (besides the fact that the whole system is sluggish and awfully looking) I've tried to connect to WiFi via terminal but unsuccessfully. The System Preferences app is VERY slow and although it is...
  12. Z

    extending the home wifi signal

    Has anyone used an accessory that can extend the wifi signal, in order to have good wifi coverage all around the house? 1592405084
  13. KatPR

    Resolved Wifi problems on Catalina 10.15.5 and new Macbook Pro

    I bought a new Macbook Pro 13 2020 last week, and since I bought it, I've been having problems with the wifi connection. Randomly the laptop will drop the wifi connection for a second and then reconnects again. I already deleted the network and put it again, I even deleted the Keychain Acess to...
  14. rmcluesman

    MP 1,1-5,1 OSXWIFI Bluetooth Card problems

    Hi, all. I recently bought the WiFi/Bluetooth upgrade kit from OSXWIFI and followed their instructions (as well as those videos I could find online) to a T. However, while WiFi is working fine, there is NO Bluetooth connectivity and NO Bluetooth showing up in system information. I’ve attached...
  15. adnan.salah84

    WiFi Network Adapter is missing under Windows 10

    Hi folks, I am using IMAC. I just installed windows 10 on external drive with bootcamp and setup windows support from usb flash. Everything goes well but I cannot see my WiFi network adapter under windows 10 and WiFi setting is missing too. May be it looks like windows does not recognise...
  16. Selena Golling

    HomeKit HomeKit without internet

    I am considering adding some HomeKit accessories to my sailboat. I currently have a HomePad on it which I can use offshore with AirPlay, but I’m wondering if I can use wifi enabled smart stuff without any internet connection. Can I set up a local network that isn’t connected to the internet, but...
  17. Michael Whytock

    WiFi issues, at my wits end, tried everything.

    Hello all, As someone who has Reasonable IT knowledge I am kinda here as a last resort as my WiFi doesn’t work and I cannot have tried everything. I have a MacBook Air with macOS Sierra 10.12.6. I have a Virgin Media WiFi hub witch I connect to. The issue is that the WiFi rarely connects. It...
  18. S

    Can’t enable WiFi calling.

    Been working with Verizon but still can’t find a way to enable WiFi calling. Every time I try to turn it on on my iPhone I get the message “to allow WiFi calling on this account, contact Verizon”. Verizon assures me it is enabled and activated on their end. Anyone had this problem?
  19. S

    iPhone X Receive SMS when only on WiFi?

    Is there any way to receive SMS text messages (not iMessages) on my iPhone when on WiFi only? I’m currently in an area where I need to stay in airplane mode with cellular data turned off. WiFi works just fine and I can receive iMessages fine but cannot receive others SMS text messages. Is there...
  20. M

    MacBook Pro (early 2015) water damage led to WiFi issue, “no hardware installed”

    I spilled a bit of water on the upper right side of my laptop (pro, 13in Retina early 2015) and now I cannot access WiFi. The icon reads “no hardware installed.” Bluetooth still works, and several hardware tests show no issue. I’ve opened the case to clean, the only water damage indicators that...