How To Fix Macbook Not Connecting To Wifi?

While using a computer or smart device over a wireless network, there are many issues encountered by the users. One such issue is the device not connecting to Wi-Fi. This problem occurs due to various reasons, starting from your home or computer hardware to the software of the computer. Now, if your MacBook is not connecting to Wi-Fi, scroll down this page to know how to fix it.

Turning on the wireless router or access point

Since the “device not connecting to Wi-Fi” issue is related to the problem with the home or computer hardware, check whether the wireless router or access point you’re using to connect your MacBook to the Internet is turned on. If not, turn it on and then connect the MacBook device to it. Make sure that the access point or router you’re using is connected to an active Internet connection. Similarly, on your device, check whether you have selected the wireless network’s SSID correctly. If not, select the correct one and connect your MacBook to it.

Running the Wi-Fi Troubleshooting tool

Almost all macOS devices come with a built-in Wi-Fi Troubleshooting tool called Wireless Diagnostics.d You can use this tool to identify the exact reason why your MacBook is not connecting to Wi-Fi. To run this tool, follow the instructions given below.

Step 1:On your MacBook’s keyboard, locate the Option button.

Step 2:Now, click the Wi-Fi icon in the status bar of your MacBook while holding down the Option button.

Step 3:From the drop-down menu, select the Open Wireless Diagnostics option.

Step 4:In the opened pop-up window, click on the Monitor my Wi-Fi Connection option and follow the on-screen instructions to fix the wireless connectivity issue.

Updating the macOS

Sometimes, an outdated OS may also restrict the MacBook from connecting to the Wi-Fi network. To check and update the OS, perform the simple instructions given below.

NOTE: If you have enabled the auto-update option on your MacBook, then the update process will be initiated automatically whenever an update is available. Otherwise, you need to perform the OS update manually.

Step 1:Open the System Preference window on your MacBook.
Step 2:Click the Software Update menu followed by the Update Now or Upgrade Now button.

Step 3:Now, in case an update is available, it will be initiated.

Changing the DNS settings of your MacBook

If you find the Wi-Fi icon with an exclamation mark on your MacBook, it means that it is unable to get the proper DNS from your Internet service provider. To fix it, check and change the DNS settings on your MacBook

Step 1:On the System Preferences screen, select the Network menu.
Step 2:In the opened window, select your network and click on the Advance button.

Step 3:Go to the DNS tab.
Step 4:Click on the Plus icon below the DNS Servers section.

Step 5:In the given field, type the DNS server correctly.
Step 6:Similarly, click the Plus button below the Search Domains field and type the search domain correctly in the given field.
Step 7:Click the OK button

Now, check if your MacBook is connecting to Wi-Fi. If not, contact us by clicking the Call button provided on this page.