The Tech Grandkid · thetechgrandkid.com/guides/mac-wifi/

Your Mac is on Wi-Fi but can't get online. Try these steps.

Do these steps

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   Step 1: Check you're on your Wi-Fi

   Click Wi-Fi in the menu bar at the top of the screen, or in Control Center. Make sure your home network is picked.

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   Step 2: Restart your Mac

   Click the Apple menu and choose Restart. Apple says restarting can help because your Mac gets a fresh internet address.

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   Step 3: Check the date and time

   Make sure the date and time on your Mac are right.

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   Step 4: Restart the router

   Unplug the Wi-Fi router, wait a bit, and plug it back in. Wait a few minutes for it to start up.

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   Step 5: Look for Wi-Fi Recommendations

   Click Wi-Fi in the menu bar or Control Center. If you see Wi-Fi Recommendations, choose it. Your Mac found a problem and will suggest a fix.

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   Step 6: Try another network

   If your Mac works on another Wi-Fi network, the problem is your router or internet service. Call your internet company to check for an outage.