WIFI network performance - lid closed vs open

Hi,
I have a house that is not ideal for wifi. In particular, my office is an extension off the kitchen which has a solid brick wall between it and the rest of the house. Through 2 airport extremes, i get great wireless N signal everywhere in the house except this office. So, i added a 'N' airport express at the base of the stairs to this office and 'extended' the network.
So, i have 2 macbook pros up here. One is running on batteries, sitting on my desk, lid open. It is showing a rate of 108, signal -66 and noise -88 in the advanced wireless clients section of the airport express which it is getting it's signal from.
The next is closed and connected to a LED 24" cinema display. It is right next to the other MBP. It is showing a rate of 41, signal -80 and noise -93.
Why such a huge difference? Would it be because the lid is closed, it is connected to the display or a faulty macbook?
thanks.

In the non-unibody MacBook Pros, the antenna is in the lid, and it's under the rubberized cutout in the lid that you see just below the screen along the middle of the hinge, and it wraps around the hinge to the back. The rubber cutout is necessary because without it, the aluminum lid and case basically blocks signals.
When the lid is closed, the rubberized part that is visible is along the back, so theoretically, the antenna should still be exposed, but maybe the antenna orientation is just different enough when closed that it affects the reception. I don't really know how it's laid out under there.

Similar Messages

Screen doesn't come back after lid closing and open

Hi all,
I just replaced LCD screen from my old cracked one on my T61 7658-CTO.
There was no backlight, no indicator lights except WAN.
I tried another inverter, but same symptoms.
So, I tried another video cable, but same symptoms.
Then, I put the cracked one back in, but still same symptoms.
I can't figure out what's gone wrong.
I tried several other things and found out that
if I connect the video cable to the inverter in a half way from the left, then the screen works!
However, if I close the lid and open again, the screen doesn't come back.
And while screen works, if I power the laptop off and turn on again, the screen works fine.
So, I'm thinking there's something wrong with lid switch.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
I've seen a few people having same problem on this forum,
but nobody has an answer to this yet.
Please help me!

Nobody?
Could it be a damaged mobo or lid sensor? Or even some kind of fuse on mobo that people talk about?
It's really weird that lcd works perfectly with the inverter board only halfway connected to the vga cable.
If I push it fully for full connection, the screen goes dark; no backlight.
If I pull it out halfway from the right, then the screen come back and works very fine until I close the lid and open again.
Indicator LEDs never work except the WIFI one.

New Ipad mini will not connect automatically to home WiFi network

I use a range of Apple devices at home, IPhone 4, MacBook Pro and IMAC.
They all see and connect automatically to my WiFi home network. I never experienced any difficulty with my DLINK router.
I have received a couple of days ago my new Ipad mini (Wifi+ cellullar), running IOS 602, but not equipped with a SIM card.
The device never connects automatically to the home WiFi network.
I need to open the Settings app, chose the WiFi submenu and select manually my "dlink" network. Then only can I work with my network.
I need to perform this each time I leave my home or I restart the device.
As I am experienced with Apple devices I noticed this behaviour right away and can confirm that the settings on the Ipad mini are the same as the ones of the IPhone 4. I am certain that this is a bug.
Any suggestion to overcome this major frustration?
Patrick

Some things to try first:
1. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord for 30 seconds or longer) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
2. Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.
3. Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto or Channel 6 is best). Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
4. Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
5. Renew IP Address: (especially if you are droping internet connection)
    •    Launch Settings app
    •    Tap on Wi-Fi
    •    Tap on the blue arrow of the Wi-Fi network that you connect to from the list
    •    In the window that opens, tap on the Renew Lease button
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
iOS 6 Wifi Problems/Fixes
Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems?
http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/09/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems/
Did iOS 6 Screw Your Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix It
http://gizmodo.com/5944761/does-ios-6-have-a-wi+fi-bug
How To Fix Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue After Upgrading To iOS 6
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/09/fix-wi-fi-connectivity-issue-after-upgrading- to-ios-6.html
iOS 6 iPad 3 wi-fi "connection fix" for netgear router
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWS4ha-dn0
Apple's iOS 6 Wi-Fi problems
http://www.zdnet.com/apples-ios-6-wi-fi-problems-linger-on-7000004799/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
WiFi Connecting/Troubleshooting http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/
How to Fix: My iPad Won't Connect to WiFi
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/How-To-Fix-My-Ipad-Wont-Connect -To-Wi-Fi.htm
iOS: Connecting to the Internet http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
Fix Slow WiFi Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0
How To Fix iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue http://tinyurl.com/7nvxbmz
Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

Any way to prevent macbook air from sleeping when lid closed?

I believe there is no way to keep your macbook/air running when you shut the lid.
I am running a background job where I am downloading a huge amount of data from the internet, which is coming through slowly (other applications could be where I am running a web server....). I want the machine to be running, but not keep the lid open - since I might want to move the laptop, not leave the screen/keyboard exposed.
Where can I request Apple to add support for this behavior? Or did they anticipate this request in Mountain Lion already?
Any suggestions? Others who would like the same feature?

NoSleep makes closing of your MacBook lid possible without going into sleep mode. Now you shouldn't plug your mouse and monitor to stay computer awake - just check a tick in the System Preferences and continue downloading of huge files and watching favorite movies over the network with lid closed.
here you go : http://lifehacker.com/5934158/nosleep-for-mac-prevents-your-macbook-from-sleepin g-when-you-close-the-lid

I used part of my name in my home network. Now I understand this was stupid security error. How can i change the name of my home wifi network, airport express? Thanks.

I used part of my name in my home network. Now I understand this was stupid security error. How can i change the name of my home wifi network, airport express? Thanks.

Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the picture of the AirPort Express
Click Edit in the smaller window that appears
Click the Wireless tab at the top of the next window
Edit the Wireless Network Name
Keep it short.....maximum 10-12 characters or so. No blank spaces or punctuation marks in the name
Click Update at the lower right of the window to save the new setting and wait a full minute for the AirPort to restart

Can't connect to other Wifi networks although it works at home

My curve is configured to 'wifi preferred' and shows UMA signal when in my home - using BT Home Hub. Recently I tried to connect to a hotel wifi and my mum's Orange Livebox. Both are now stored on my BB as available connections but Active WiFi connection is showing 'none'. I can't work out how to get it using the Wifi instead of my data plan.
I've read some threads recommending 'hotspot' setting but not sure if this will restrict me to WiFi only? Of course, I would like it to automatically switch back to my BT hub once home. Have done battery pull but no different.
Am at my mum's at the moment if anyone can help please!
Thanks.

Some hotspots require you to log in before you can actually access the internet. Once you do a scan, and connect to the wifi network then you need to open the browser, and go to the Bookmark screen and click on "wifi hotspot login."
Not every wifi network is compatible with every device so some hotspots just may not work.
1. Please thank those who help you by clicking the "Like" button at the bottom of the post that helped you.
2. If your issue has been solved, please resolve it by marking the post "Solution?" which solved it for you!

Losing (closed) wifi network informations after suspend/resume.

I get some trouble with MacOS X airport support and suspend/resume on my WIFI network (non airport access point based : I have a linksys wifi/modem/router).
For security reason my network is closed (no ESSID diffusion). Each time my computer (MacBookPro3,1 - Mac OS X 10.5.1 up-to-date) resume from suspend I am no more connected, and worse the system do not use anymore the information I registered in the network settings apps (ESSID, WEP key) : the network is no more visible, and even if the network is remembered in the list of previously visited network, I am forced to retype everything (ESSID, WEP key) to be able to be connected again.
When I change my network setup to get an open one (with ESSID diffusion) then it works : I can suspend the computer, resume it an I am connected again without doing anything.
This is very annoying, since I am not the main user of the computer (main one do not understand anything about network settings) and that I need my network to be closed (no ESSID diffusion).
With other 4 others different computers (PowerBook Titanium using Max OS X 10.4 / PowerBook Aluminium using Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 / MacBookPro using Linux / Dell Latitude using Linux) everything work as expected.
Any ideas where I can find information on how to fix this (stupid) behavior ?
BTW, I tested the following with my base configured for 802.11b, 802.11g and automatic detection.

I am not offering a fix other than to say don't use a closed network.
I asy this because having a closed network does not offer any network security. A hacker can easily see your network using tools that anyone can download from the internet. Having a closed network can interfere with the efficiency of all wifi network in your area. As your neighbours may be unaware of your network and start broadcasting on the same channel as you. Then you would both have issues.
WEP encrypton offers no real security either as this too can be cracked sometimes in minutes using tools that anyone can download from the internet.
The only network security you should consider using is WPA/WPA2.

Wifi still disconnecting after closing lid with Lion 10.7.1

I updated Lion, thinking this issue would cease, since Wifi fixes were listed as included in this update.
When I close my mid 2009 MBP lid and later open and log in, wifi is disconnected. I have to open Network Preferences and reconnect. Very annoying!

Thanks, guys.
My sleep is off.
My MBP never did this before I updated to Lion. I have been using this since 2009 and Wifi never disconnected when I went on standby.
I see on the web that this is a common issue with Lion. I was hoping the update would fix this. I tried all of the "fixes" reported on line. None have worked.
I am posting here for help and hoping that Apple will read this as well.

Yet another iPhone WiFi thread - cannot connect to some OPEN networks

I make no apologies in starting another thread about iPhone WiFi connectivity. Judging by the number of references to WiFi issues in this forum, as well as on the Internet generally, this is a big issue with many users and yet there seems very little acknowledgement by Apple that there is problem.
In my case I have a first generation iPhone which works well on most WiFi networks, both open and closed, including my secured network at home, but cannot connect properly with some open networks. I have had this problem while using 1.0, 2.0 and 2.1 firmware.
Sometimes I get the "Cannot Connect ..." message and sometimes I am able to connect and obtain a good signal and see an IP Address and a Subnet mask, but no Router or DNS address.
I'll repeat that I talking about open networks, so there is no password issue. In one local cafe, I am unable to connect to a network that I used to be able to connect to routinely. I have talked to the owner, who is another Mac and iPhone user and he assures me that he has not changed any router settings.
Can anyone offer any suggestions beyond the usual re-setting and re-booting options? Is there something about iPhone MAC addresses or the WiFi signal that certain routers don't like?
Simon

This is not a solution to your problems but:
1- Expecting someone from Apple to respond here is a vain hope. This is a discussion forum for users and you can only expect responses from users. Talk to Apple tech support if you want a response from them.
2- I saw an item on an iPhone blog page somewhere yesterday saying that Apple was now replacing iPhones with this issue if you took it to an Apple store. Don't know if it's true but it also had a workaround that you could use for your own home network if you were having problems—and I am—and that workaround basically worked for me.
I turned wi-fi off on the phone and opened Airport Utility on my iMac. I turned wi-fi security OFF and then tried to connect. I actually got a connection straight away, and I noted down the IP addresses and subnet mask data from the DHCP screen in the iPhone's wi-fi network info screen. I then restored wi-fi security on my iMac. Of course that restarts the router and I lost my connection and when it started up again, the IP addresses had changed but the subnet mask had not. I swapped to the Static screen instead of the DHCP screen and edited all 3 IP addresses. That got me my connection back and it has continued to work throughout today. That's the best result I've had so far.
It seems to me that my iPhone has problems picking up the network data from my home network and I don't know why that is. I was at a friend's last night and tried to connect to his system and it connected straight away. I assume there's something about my settings which is problematic but I don't know what it is but at least now I have a workaround.
It's possible that something similar is going on for you with the public networks you're having problems with but, unfortunately, the workaround I tried won't work for you in a public network so that's probably not much help.
You could try taking your phone to an Apple Store and seeing if they exchange it. The blog I read suggested the magic words were "hardware problem". In my case I don't think it's a hardware problem but it may be in yours.

Can't Open Some App using home wifi network, must use 3g to do it

My iPhone is 5s. Just like the title said, whenever my iPhone / iPad connected to wifi I can't connect to some games like Puzzle and Dragon even though I can browse using safari, using fb / twitter / instagram just fine. I keep getting connection error (in game of course) whenever I open that game (not only that game actually). Whenever I open the game, I can get myself automatically logged into gamecenter, but the can't connect to the game itself.
I've tried changing the dns from the default 192.168.1.1 to google's and resetting the cache (airplane mode -> on -> off). But to no avail.
Have tried to open the game on my father's iPhone and iPad, and my sister iPhone too. I suspect my problem is my wifi configuration isn't compatible to ios(?).
Sometimes I experience updating app problem too on home wifi network, I can browse app store but can't update any app.
While my phone can't, my friend's android can play the game just fine using my home's wifi network.
Please help me fix this.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
First, when you are going to turn off or restart your Mac, you will see a box called "Reopen windows when logging back in" in the shutdown or restart window. Untick this box and see if the App Store opens automatically in the next startup.
If it starts, open System Preferences > Users and Groups > Login Items, and see if the App Store shows up. If so, remove it from this list

When i click on safari to use the internet it says "safari cannot open the page because it is not connected to the internet", but i am connected to a wifi network so how do i get safari to work?

when i click on safari to use the internet it says "safari cannot open the page because it is not connected to the internet", but i am connected to a wifi network so how do i get safari to work?

you may be connected to the wireless network but the question is the internet working properly on the wireless network...
what i mean is that i can make a wireless network without the internet so i can save and share files and have other devices connected to the same network access them... but you have to make sure that your internet it running properly... may have to reconfigure the router is your using PPPOE or if it was working prior to your post then try to restart your modem... that usually resolves most issues.

How do I remove a wifi network account from iMac? Or how do I encrpyt an open wifi network account to make it secure?

Somehow a wifi network connection has been created either on my airport router or iMac or iPad which is non secured, I.e. Open. I cannot workout how to delete it or make it a secure connection. My concern is that other users may able to access my computers via this open wifi connection.
What can I do to correct this?

click on the wifi icon and go all the way down to network preference click and open it once you on network window on the bottom right there is a advance icon click that then you should be able to delete all the network that your mac is remember.
hope this is help.

Wake/Sleep issue - Lid closed awake, lid open sleeping, wont wake

MBP/Lion - I'm using my MBP in dual monitor mode with an external monitor and power supply connected. If I close the lid and then disconnect the monitor, my MBP won't wake after opening the lid. I know that with Lion a change was made and the power stays on with an external monitor attached and the lid closed (with the adapter plugged in), but if you unplug the display, there doesn't seem a way out of this state. Even plugging the monitor back in, the display wont refresh (just black).
In this state the power managment is confused. When closed, the power light is on, with the lid opened the power light goes off, the display remains blank and I can't wake the device. The only solution is to re-boot.
This *****, as I just want to close the lid, unplug power and the monitor and leave work to go home. I end up running the battery down if I don't catch it before putting the MBP in my bag, and I always have to reboot. Anyone else with this problem? Any solutions out there?

I got a fix for you but you have to follow these instructions exactly:
1. Unplug everything from your Macbook Pro.
2. Open Terminal.
3. Type: sudo nvram boot-args="iog=0x0"
4. Enter your password.
5. Reset your Mac and plug everything back in.
6. Your computer will now be free of one more lion bug.
If for any reason you want the old functionality back Zap the PRAM (Turn on your Mac and hold down the Command, Option, P, and R keys all at the same time)

TS1398 On my ipod, it shows that it's connected to a wifi network but when i try to open safari, it does not work

On the wifi settings it shows that my ipod is connected to a network, but when I try to open safari it does not open it, because it says its not connected to wifi

You may not really be connected to your WiFi network.
Your router may not have given your iPod a valid IP address. Go to Settings > Wifi > your network name and touch the ">" to the right to see the network details. If the IP address starts with 169 or is blank then your router didn't provide an IP address and you won't be able to access the Internet.
Sometimes the fix can be as simple as restarting your router (remove power for 30 seconds and restart). Next, reset network settings on your iPod (Settings > General > Reset > Reset network settings) and then attempt to connect. In other cases it might be necessary to update the router's firmware with the latest from the manufacturer's support web pages.
If you need more help please give more details on your network, i.e., your router make, model and version, the wifi security being used (WEP, WPA, WPA2), etc.

In my preferences on my mac mini when i click it, i find the lock the open even after changing the password what would cause this?I use my home wifi network and have never given the password out,as I asked what could cause this?

What could cause the lock in my preferences to seemingly to click open on there own,I use my home wifi network which is private and have never given out that password either for my network or preferences password.....help,Thank you

You're welcome.
Voicemail is left at your carrier's server. That will continue to work unless you report your iPhone as lost or stolen with your carrier.
You may never find it again and you can't if the iPhone remains offline or out of service which means the iPhone is powered off or doesn't have cellular reception.

WIFI network performance - lid closed vs open

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for