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Quick Guide on How to Troubleshoot Wifi Problem on Mac

Are you a Mac user and your Mac can't/refuse to connect to your wifi or only your Mac can't connect to wifi while other devices can, or maybe your wifi signal is poor. Are you encountering these problems? well, don't worry, we are going to show you how to troubleshoot wifi problems on Mac in the article below.

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Why is the wifi stop working?

We are in a world where these wifi connections is a must, which means wherever we are, we need it, not to mention that every part of the world has already had their broadband connections installed in their homes.

We use the internet every day in our social life such as Facebook or Instagram, if your Mac has a slow internet connection you while opening these apps you will find yourself into a headache or even tearing up your hair.

Generally, there are three reasons why wifi stops working:

  1. There's a problem with the router
  2. There's an issue with the wifi network
  3. There's an issue with the Mac OS

Let's move on to these scenarios in the article below

How to analyze my wifi connection?

The first thing you might want to do before doing any complicated stuffs is to analyze your wifi details, below are the steps on how to do so by using PowerMyMac WiFi

In WiFi analysis, you are available to check the WiFi information, such as wifi password and username. Besides, you have access to testing your online speed and view more relevant information.

Step 01 - In ToolKit, select WiFi.

Quick Guide on How to Troubleshoot Wifi Problem on Mac

Start PowerMyMac on your Mac and check the main interface's running status. Next, in ToolKit, select WiFi.

Step 02 - Analysis of your Mac.

Quick Guide on How to Troubleshoot Wifi Problem on Mac

After selecting the WiFi button, press the Analysis button to get your Mac's WiFi information.

Step 03 - Test your WiFi connection.

Quick Guide on How to Troubleshoot Wifi Problem on Mac

Enter the WiFi information page to tell you the detailed WiFi information, two main categories are on the left column. To test your WiFi, hit Network Speed, and press the Test button in the bottom right corner.

Step 04 - Show your WiFi history.

Quick Guide on How to Troubleshoot Wifi Problem on Mac

Then tap on the WiFi Sweeping. For you to check your historical WiFi information, there is a Historical Connection. Click Show to proceed.

Step 05 - Show your Passwords.

Quick Guide on How to Troubleshoot Wifi Problem on Mac

There's a list of WiFi you've ever been to. Turn the switch on and enter your password on the Mac to check if you want to display the WiFi passwords.

Tips: To connect to another WiFi, you can also turn the switch on.Quick Guide on How to Troubleshoot Wifi Problem on Mac

Note: The current version does not support the above function temporarily, but a special software that supports the following function will be released in the future.