iMac 2020 27" Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting (Using an AirPort Express)

[RoboCop001]

Hey everyone.

I don't believe I've had this problem with my previous iMac, which was a 2013 model. But recently the Wi-Fi would just drop, and immediately reconnect. Usually there's just a pause in connectivity, it never fully just stays disconnected. And it disconnects for anywhere between 3 seconds to 15 seconds.

It doesn't happen every single day, but it's often to be annoying. Especially if I'm in a video meeting for work.

I'm using the final AirPort Express model with the latest firmware for it. And I have 6 wireless clients running on it, and 1 wired.

Is there a way I can find out what's causing this? I've run Apple Diagnostics for a different issue and it didn't mention any problems with Wi-Fi. Could it be my AirPort Express? Maybe the wireless channel has a lot of use in my building, is there a way I can check that?

 

[Fishrrman]

IF the iMac and Airport are in the same room, could you run ethernet between them, instead of wifi?

That would take "wireless" out of the problem-solving.

 

[RoboCop001]

IF the iMac and Airport are in the same room, could you run ethernet between them, instead of wifi?

That would take "wireless" out of the problem-solving.

There's unfortunately only one Ethernet port on the Express, and it's being used. I could try switching devices if I have to though. I'll use that as a last resort.

 

[Fishrrman]

"There's unfortunately only one Ethernet port on the Express, and it's being used. I could try switching devices if I have to though."

Buy an "ethernet switch" (with 4 or more ports).
You can get them for under $20.
Problem... solved.

 

[RoboCop001]

"There's unfortunately only one Ethernet port on the Express, and it's being used. I could try switching devices if I have to though."

Buy an "ethernet switch" (with 4 or more ports).
You can get them for under $20.
Problem... solved.

Oh, good idea! Okay I'll look into that today.