Mac shows WiFi connected but Safari won't load any pages
Your Mac is connected to the network but not talking to the internet properly. The quickest fix is to forget the WiFi network and reconnect to it. This resets your connection and works right away.
When your Mac connects to WiFi but can't reach websites, it means the connection between your Mac and the WiFi is working, but something is blocking the path to the internet. This is a DNS problem. That's the system that translates website names into addresses your Mac can find. The fastest fix is to reconnect to the WiFi network, which resets everything.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Restarting the Mac instead of reconnecting to the WiFi. Reconnecting is faster and works more
- Forgetting the network but not waiting for it to fully scan and show up again before trying to join
- Assuming the router is the problem when only your Mac is affected. The problem is just your Mac's connection settings
Signs you need professional help
- You've reconnected to the WiFi and cleared the DNS cache but websites still won't load Multiple devices in your home can't connect to the internet at all The router's internet light is off even after restarting it
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