How to fix Mac disconnecting from wi-Fi after Sleep-Wake

Created by Abraham Hunt, Modified on Fri, 17 Feb, 2023 at 1:02 PM by Abraham Hunt


Step #1. Open the Apple menu and then click on System Preferences.

Launch System Preferences on Mac



Step #2. Click on Network.

Click on Network in Mac System Preferences


Step #3. Now, click on the Wi-Fi option on the left → Next up, click the Advanced button.

Click on Wi-Fi then Advanced in Mac Network Settings


Step #4. Click on anything inside the Preferred Networks panel. Then, press Command+A to select all and then hit the minus [-] option beneath the panel to remove all Wi-Fi Networks → Press Okay

Disconnect All Wi-Fi Networks from Mac

You will return to the Network Panel. Now, let’s add your Wi-fi network back.


Step #5. Click on the Locations pull-down menu and then click on Edit Locations.

Click on Edit Locations in Mac Wi-Fi Settings


Step #6. Hit [+] plus sign to add network location and type in any name → Click on Done.

Add New Wi-Fi Network Location on Mac


Step #7. Press “Apply” and log out of System preferences.

You will be asked to enter the Wi-Fi password once Mac identifies and connects to the WiFi network. That should be it.

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