After replacing my router, my Macbook Pro is showing in the WiFi setting "Connected" Green, and "Common Network Name" with a warning symbol. Can I reset the cache or something to make it clear?
Good one. That's super helpful. If you have a real solution, it would be appreciated.
I used another manufacturer's name as the Wifi name to hide its true manufacturer. And to hide it among all the simple setups in the neighborhood, and no one else is using Netgear (Cox, Centurylink, etc).
And yes, I changed the username, even the password and I use WPA# also imagine that.
Shall we continue this insulting banter? Or can I get some helpful information?
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Gon_Phishin Said:
"Thank You. I was going to rename the network, BUT I'll have to re-initialize every component in my Homekit. :-("
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You are welcome.
Thank you for the screenshot.
Troubleshooting "Common Network Name":
A few more thoughts to try...
F. Clear the Temporary Internet Files:
G. Restart your Router:
H. Boot in Safe Mode:
In Safe Mode, Login Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then boot up normally, attempting another update install. For instructions, go here: How to Use safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support
I. Reset your SMC and your NVRAM:
(Applies to Intel-Basel Macs Only) Sometimes changes (i.e. Installations) are made to the system and then settings (i.e. Networking) become corrupted, technically. So, reset both on your Mac. So, reset the SMC and reset the NVRAM or PRAM. It might take three tries. to fix this. So, be certain you have the time to do so.
Start With This:
It's not related to any cache files, but you might want to consider renaming your wireless network, for the reasons explained in Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support:
"If you don't follow this guidance, devices might not connect reliably to your network, to all routers on your network, or to all available bands of your routers. And devices that join your network are more likely to encounter other networks that have the same name, and then automatically try to connect to them."
Assuming you are not encountering those kinds of problems, just ignore the warning.
Gon_Phishin Said:
"I just replaced my router and now I'm getting 'Common Network Name' After replacing my router, my Macbook Pro is showing in the WiFi setting 'Connected' Green, and 'Common Network Name' with a warning symbol. Can I reset the cache or something to make it clear?"
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Troubleshooting "Common Network Name":
Can you provide a screenshot? That would most certain help. It may be someone else who has a network by the same name that was configured on your old router(which leads to suspicion) Go Here: Take a Screenshot on your Mac - Apple Support
Gon_Phishin Said:
"Thank You. I was going to rename the network, BUT I'll have to re-initialize every component in my Homekit. :-("
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You are welcome.
Thank you for the screenshot.
Troubleshooting "Common Network Name":
A. Ask the Manufacturer for Feedback:
Contact the Manufacturer of this device. You'll find their Contact Us info in the Home Page of their Web site. Rear back what they have to say on this. Usually, an email would do just fine.
B. Single-Out this User:
What happens when you create a new Administrator user? do you still get this error? If not, then it it like an issue with the configurations of the current user. If so, then it is an issue of the macOS, in which case, you'd need to reinstall it. Once done troubleshooting with it, you can simply just trash this user you've just created.
C. Single-Out this Mac:
What do other devices give you for this connection? If this Mac is only that is giving you this error, then it's an issue why your device --not the entire network.
D. Reinstall the macOS:
Go Here: How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support. Important: Be certain to create a backup of your Mac prior to all of this. That way, you can have something to restore from the Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reinstall. Once reinstalled, try this once more.
E. Restore from a Backup:
Any recent Backups?: If you backed up your Mac prior to updating it then, restore form it. Sometimes, an update can fail due to power issues, or losing connection to Apple's servers. So, know to always back up your Mac prior to making any major changes to it, successfully as au update. In doing so, you with have something to restore store your Mac from from, should anything go wrong with the upgrade.
Gon_Phishin wrote:
Good one. That's super helpful. If you have a real solution, it would be appreciated.
Pick a more unique network name, or ignore the message.
Choosing a common name can automatically connect to an open network of that known name.
That connection may not have the preferred outcome.
Thank You. I was going to rename the network, BUT I'll have to re-initialize every component in my Homekit. :-(
Your Netgear router username is probably "admin" so you might want to consider changing that too 😄
That's up to you. If you have a suggestion for Apple regarding their common network name warning, tell them.
I think you should change your network-name to "White Van"
NOBODY will try to log on.
I just replaced my router and now I'm getting "Common Network Name"
