How come my macbook Pro doesn't automatically connect to my wifi when it is saved under known networks?
How come my macbook Pro doesn't automatically connect to my wifi when it is saved under known networks and i have the box checked under network settings?
Random35,
does your wi-fi router filter access by MAC address? If it does, then have you added your MacBook Pro’s MAC address to your router’s whitelist of acceptable MAC addresses?
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hi, how do i stop my macbook pro not to automatically connect to a wifi connection that is not my preferred network? i want to automatically connect my macbook to my preferred network everytime i turn on my laptop. thank you.
System Preferences > Network > WiFi
To give a network the highest priority, drag the name of the network to the top of the list. This is the network your computer will attempt to join first.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13797 -
I'm new to macs as of last night. Which would explain why perhaps this is an easy task, but I have difficulty with it. Here's my situation; my wireless network is password protected. When I initially connected to it it prompted me to put in a password, I did, and then I was connected. Every time I turn my computer back on or wake it up, I have to go up, click on wifi, click on "Tardis1" and click connect. It doesn't ask me to put in the password again, however it doesn't connect automatically like it should. It also gives me this message every time I manually link it, "Mac connected as wep but not wepa/wepa2 personal" or something along those lines. Any help would be great, thanks!
Hello, andyBall_uk. I figured out the problem, and I'm going to reply to it on here in case anybody else has the same issue they can see this solution. I already had an iOS device before, which saved a "keychain" of the old login info for the router. This was back when the router did have WEP security. Since then, it has been reconfigured for WPA2 however my old keychain was trying to join it as WEP.
To solve this, I went to System Preferences>Network>Advanced
From here, I noticed the
[ + ] [ - ] Drag Networks into the order you prefer
Highlighting my router and hitting the [ - ] sign removed the keychain that would previously only connect as WEP. This now allowed my computer to automatically connect to the router every time I opened it or turned it on. -
Macbook pro doesn't automatically connect to my wireless network
I have set up my network preferences with my wireless networka the top of the list. This used to ensure I automatically connected, but now I have to manually connect everytime I wake my computer.
Some possible fixes can be found here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3194917
charlie -
How come my macbook pro wont play dvds?
how come my macbook pro wont play dvds?
Don't know!
Please describe in detail all you have attempted to do in order to resolve the issue.
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My macbook pro isn't automatically connecting to wifi when I open it. I have to manually enter the password every time although I always click "remember password". PLease advise
Back up all data before proceeding.
Launch the Keychain Access application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Keychain Access in the icon grid.
Select the login keychain from the list on the left side of the Keychain Access window. If your default keychain has a different name, select that.
If the lock icon in the top left corner of the window shows that the keychain is locked, click to unlock it. You'll be prompted for the keychain password, which is the same as your login password, unless you've changed it.
Right-click or control-click the login entry in the list. From the menu that pops up, select
Change Settings for Keychain "login"
In the sheet that opens, uncheck both boxes, if not already unchecked.
From the menu bar, select
Keychain Access ▹ Preferences ▹ First Aid
If the box marked
Keep login keychain unlocked
is not checked, check it.
Select
Keychain Access ▹ Keychain First Aid
from the menu bar and repair the keychain. Quit Keychain Access. -
MacBook Pro Doesn't Always Connect to WI-FI Router at Start-Up
I have an internittant problem with my MacBook Pro (8,3 - 2011/Intel Core i7). It's configured with original Airport Extreme card. For the most part, the wireless system runs without a problem. I've always been able to connect to wireless networks at home or when traveling... encrypted or not... no matter. I'm running Lion 10.7.5 and stay current with all software and firmware updates.
A few months ago, I started having an odd problem. At start-up, instead of the wireless connect icon on the top right-hand side of the menu bar showing the full four wave-shaped, black bars as static and solid, indicating the computer is connected to the wireless network, the icon would instead appear to be searching for the network indefinitely -- sometimes showing the telltale exclamation point in its center indicating no connection.
I couldn't understand this given that I'd been using this router without any problem for months. The MBP had logged on to our WPA-encrypted network without any problem.
When I phoned AppleCare, the tech insisted that I was getting interference from other wireless networks in the area and that I should change the channel on the router to a channel well separated from the channels of the other networks nearby. I tried this, and it seemed to help at times, but at other times, not.
As part of this process, the AppleTech asked me to generate a system report from the About This Mac menu, and then click on the Network/Wi-Fi tab to identify the wireless networks in my immediate area and their channels.
Curiously, when this problem occurs again lately, and the MBP cannot connect to our wireless network, I've been generating a system report to see where the interference may be coming from. When I click the Network/Wi-Fi tab, I see our network -- let's call it "Fred" listed not just once... but twice. The real Fred network that actually works is listed under "Other Local Wi-Fi Networks". The second Fred network, to which my MBP is trying to connect, is listed under "Current Network Information".
The strange thing is that this second, unusuable network or ghost network (I'm not really sure what it is) has a BSSID of 00:00:00:00:00:00.
When this problem started happening months ago, the only way I knew to solve the problem was to keep restarting the computer until I finally booted into the right network (after logging into my usual user profile).
What I finally figured out (Doh!) is that when this problem does occur, I can simply click on the wireless icon, click Join Other Network, then Show Networks, see a selection window with the real Fred network, click on it and in a moment I'm connected to the real Fred wireless network and ready to go. It's an easy, simple workaround, but I'm concerned about why I'm seeing this "ghost" network of Fred with the BSSID of 00:00:00:00:00:00. Is this some indication of hacking or foul play or someone trying to tap into our network or computers? -- either locally or via the web?
Curiously, I notice this only occurs when I use my usual non-admin ID, which is the one I use to surf the net and send/receive emails for all the obvious reasons -- specifically, the extra layer of security. But when I occasionally log-on with my admin account, I never have this problem. Is it possible my non-admin account wireless settings have been corrupted or compromised in some way?
How do I solve this problem?Try the basics first (some of which you have already tried):
Change your router channel number. Most times this works & is all you have to do.
Disconnect & reconnect your modem. unplug it for about 10 seconds. Plug it back in. Do the same for Apple’s routers. Wait for everything to reboot.
System Preferences>Network
Click the Assist Me button.
In the next window that pops up, click the Diagnostic button & do the necessary.
Research Knowledge Base for network problems that pertain to the OS that is currently installed on your computer. See these basic networking KB Articles: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1401 AirPort troubleshooting guide
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712 Using network locations in Mac OS X
Manually provided DNS server addresses are higher priority than DHCP's
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1714 Solutions for connecting to the Internet, setting up a small network, and troubleshooting
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What to do when you can't connect to the Internet
Also, run the Airport Utility app which is located inside the Utilities folder.
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If using a Linksys router, contact LinkSys Customer Support and/or post in their forums.
If using Apple's Airport, please re-post over in one of the AirPort Forums. -
MacBook Pro won't automatically connect to my Time Capsule for WiFi
My 2012 MacBook Pro (non-retina) won't automatically connect to my Time Capsule for WiFi. I had issues with my Comcast router before, and i reset my time capusle a few times, is that th reason why now everytime i wake my macbook up it dosent automtically connect?
Yes.. wireless after sleep or reboot is a problem. See the info from Tesserax.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/wireless/airport?view=documents
Unable to connect after sleep .. you will see it in the list. -
Macbook pro no longer automatically connects to network upon waking up
Since yesterday - for no apparent reason, i have to manually choose my network when i open my macbook. This is not a new computer or a new wireless setup. All has been working fine (with occasional hiccups with new hardware here and there, but mostly fine) for YEARS. And of course, as of 2 days ago, no problem. Everything is set to connect automatically and my home network is top of my list of 'preferred' networks. It does seem to be taking a few seconds longer to show up than previously, so maybe that's why it doesn't join without my help?
And if that's the case, what would be making it take longer to appear? Any ideas? Have reset everything. Plugging, unplugging, shutting down, restarting, etc. Did the reset button on the airport extreme itself, too.
I have the extreme, plus 2 expresses to extend my network. (also not a new set-up)
TIATry the following, in order, until (hopefully) resolved:
1a. Delete Preferred Network(s)
System Preferences > Network > AirPort > Advanced > AirPort tab
Under "Preferred Networks," delete the network(s) you regularly use from the list.
1b. Delete AirPort Keychain Entries
Launch the "Keychain Access" application located in Applications/Utilties.
Click on the "Kind" filter at the top, and look for any "AirPort network password" entries...and delete them.
1c. Add Preferred Network(s)
System Preferences > Network > AirPort > Advanced > AirPort tab
Add the preferred network(s) using the "+" button.
Restart or log out then back in.
2. Move System Configuration Files
(Note: You will have to reestablish your network connections settings.)
Go to /Library/Preferences
Move the SystemConfiguration folder to the desktop.
Restart your Mac. (Note: OS X will rebuild the files that are now sitting on your desktop. If this doesn't resolve the issue, you can move the folder back to it's original location.) -
Hi
After I have installed Mountain Lion (10.8) - my macbook pro will not connect automatically to my preferred wifi network. It used to do that on the previous versions. It seems that the mac does not recognize the preferred network, as it asks me to choose a network after evey sleep/restart. I have modified the network preference to have my preferred netwrok at the top of the list. I have tried with/without checking the "ask me before joining a new network". It still behaved the same.
Thanks
EitanTry making a new network connection and renewing the DCHP lease as detailed here:
fix-os-x-mountain-lion-wireless-connection-problems -
Bought a new Macbook Pro yesterday, can't connect to home WIFI (Help!)
Hey everyone,
Bought the Macbook Pro 15" yesterday from the states and took it home to British Columbia. So I set everything up, tried connecting to my home router network and it says:
"Unable to join WI-FI Network
This computer was unable to join the WIFI Network you selected. You may have entered an incorrect pass / network name, chosen the wrong type of wireless security, or you may be out of range of the base station."
also, the settings say that "Wi-Fi has the self assigned IP address 169.254.156.214 and will not be able to connect to the Internet."
This is really frustrating because the desktop I'm typing this message on is connected to the internet fine, my brother's Macbook is connected fine, so are the various iPad's and iPhones in this household. Everything except for the newly bought Macbook Pro.Make a couple of phone calls.
iDVD is a “Must Have". (Yes, it should be included.)
Call Apple they will sent out iDVD at no charge.
800-692-7753
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Most people report that by asking here: http://www.apple.com/feedback/idvd.html
or here: http://www.apple.com/contact/
they got a free copy of iDVD.
If that doesn't work you can purchase iLife 11 on disk (don't get the download) for about $39. -
Macbook Pro will not reliably connect to our wifi router - any suggestions?!
Hi
My partner has recently bought a second-hand (but fully functional) Macbook Pro running OS X 10.5.8 to set up in our home office.
Our wireless router is not in the same room (it's in the living room via the hallway) but no other computer or device in the house has any problems detecting and connecting to the router.
My partner's pc netbook and my iPhone 4S connect fine all through the flat. My iMac (located in the office) also has no problems.
We have managed to get the Pro connected to the internet wirelessly a couple of times in the living room (although not all the time) but as soon as it is moved into the office the connection cannot be found or successfully connected to.
Can't help but think that there's some little setting or something that we've not done that is causing the problem - seems odd that all the other devices connecting have never had any issues! I'm not completely technically minded, but have had enough experience with computers to feel fairly confident on them - just wondered if anyone might be able to suggest anything?
The Network Preferences pages don't seem to be any help to me - I've tried several things in there that would usually help to rectify a troublesome connection.
Any help or advice would be so much appreciated - my partner bought this Macbook Pro to replace her netbook and a reliable online connection is paramount as she is designing websites etc. with it!
Thanks,
JimbanzeeHi JohnTh
Thanks for your suggestion (and apologies that it's taken forever for me to try this out and get back to you)!
I think I've done what you suggested but I think my lack of computer knowledge is letting me down as it did not work.
I went to Network in System Preferences whilst connected to the internet via Ethernet cable, and managed to connect to my router, I then locked the changes, removed the cable and then restarted but straight away upon logging in, it had lost the changes and was unable to find the wireless connection.
To be honest, it will not always find it when the ethernet cable is plugged in - in fact, I've witnessed it go from green light connection, having found the router and getting an ip address to amber without the ip address to not being able to locate the router (all whilst still plugged in on ethernet) within the space of about two minutes!
I'm a bit hazy on the details of your suggestion when you say:
Go to the wireless setup from here, and change the name to something that you can recognise. Make sure that it is password protected. Save it so that it'll write itself to its flash memory (your network will briefly not work).
I went to the Network page of System Preferences straight away - is there somewhere else I should do the wireless setup? Our wireless connection is (as it is on my iMac which connects fine wirelessly) protected with a WPA2 Personal password.
How do I save it so that the setup will write itself to it's flash memory? Sorry not sure where this is!
I have also tried to remove the 'remembered' network from the advanced airport settings using the '-' button and then adding it '+' back in, but this also does not seem to work.
We are planning on upgrading the operating system from 10.5.8 once we can get a secure connection - my partner is happy that she can connect to the internet via Ethernet cable but she is wanting to sell her PC netbook (in order to part fund the purchase of the Macbook Pro) and she's not happy to do so until she can connect wirelessly successfully!
Finally, thanks for all your help and suggestions - really appreciate it and hope to find a solution!
Jimbanzee -
My macbook Pro Used to lose connection to Enterprise wifi
When i am at home it seldom loses connection to my home wifi ,except after waking up from sleep!!!!
When connecting to a Enterprise Wifi ,like University Wireless , it will lose connection frequently!!
How to deal with this 2 problems?
I am using the lastest edtion of OS operating system.
Thanks.Hey there Hannahboyce,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
Take a look at the article below, it provides troubleshooting tips that may be able to help you resolve the DVD burning issue on your MacBook Pro.
Disc Burning Quick Assist - Apple Support
Take care,
-Jason -
My new macBook Pro Retina won't connect to my wifi. Password IS CORRECT.
I just got a new-in-box retina MacBook Pro. It sees my wifi network--signal is max--but the base station will not accept the 100% correct password. Other devices have no trouble connecting.
I'm setting it up for a PC switcher. What an embarrassment!
We're trying to connect to a Time Capsule base station which I added to my system last week. No other devices have trouble connecting.
Suggestions?
--Jay-->Try Connect to Other.
Done. Failed.
-->Try clearing the preferred network.
If I understand you correctly, there is no preferred network. It's a new machine, it's never connected to anything.
-->Please update your signature with your installed operating system for the questionable MacBook Pro, or indicate what Mac OS X version you are running, so we can tell you if there are additional things to look for.
Thanks for alerting me to this. I added some more stuff to my sig.
It's a new Retina MacBook Pro, running Mavericks 9.0. I just unboxed it this morning. -
Macbook Pro i5 won't connect to my wifi says connection timed out when I type in password.
When trying to connect to wifi type in password and then says connection timeout. Can connect using ethenet cable no problems.
Adam-->Try Connect to Other.
Done. Failed.
-->Try clearing the preferred network.
If I understand you correctly, there is no preferred network. It's a new machine, it's never connected to anything.
-->Please update your signature with your installed operating system for the questionable MacBook Pro, or indicate what Mac OS X version you are running, so we can tell you if there are additional things to look for.
Thanks for alerting me to this. I added some more stuff to my sig.
It's a new Retina MacBook Pro, running Mavericks 9.0. I just unboxed it this morning.
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