Mac keeps dropping WiFi connection
Mac WiFi drops are caused by interference, outdated network settings, or weak signal. Forgetting the network and reconnecting fixes this for most people in under 2 minutes.
Your Mac drops WiFi when the signal is weak, the network settings are corrupted, something is interfering with the signal, or your router is overloaded. We'll forget the network, reconnect fresh, and update your network settings.
Risk: Low
⏱ 10-15 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Your WiFi password ready to reconnect
- ✓Know your WiFi network name
- ✓Stay near your router while troubleshooting
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not entering the WiFi password correctly when reconnecting. Double-check that Caps Lock is off.
- Being too far from the router and assuming the Mac is broken when the signal is just weak.
- Deleting the entire WiFi folder instead of just the plist file, which can cause other problems.
Signs you need professional help
- If your Mac still drops WiFi after forgetting and reconnecting the network, updating macOS, and resetting the WiFi plist, call us — your Mac's WiFi hardware might be failing.
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