Your Mac WiFi is slow after a macOS update
Updates can change WiFi settings or reset your drivers. Restart your Mac, then restart your router. That fixes it for most people.
When macOS updates, your WiFi drivers restart and network settings can get reset. This makes your connection slower than it should be. A full restart of both your Mac and router fixes this within minutes.
Risk: Low
⏱ 5-15 minutes
Beginner
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Blaming the update when the router actually needs restarting — always restart both
- Adjusting WiFi settings when a simple restart would fix the problem
- Checking only your Mac's speed without comparing it to another device
Signs you need professional help
- Your Mac's speed is still very slow after restarting both Mac and router
- WiFi is fast on other devices but slow on your Mac even after restarts
- You see error messages about WiFi hardware after the update
- Your Mac lost WiFi completely after the update
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