My Mac forgets my WIFI network

Over the last 2 weeks, my Mac has been forgetting my main WIFI network. It connects to a back-up router automatically, which does not work (no internet connection). I had the Mac "forget" this back-up router, but it does not auto-join the main WIFI network. (Yes, auto-join is selected.) The main WIFI is hidden, so I need to type the WIFI router name each time and the password, every time my computer goes to sleep. Once I do this, the WIFI works, but I do not want to keep typing the router name and password, each time. Any suggestions why this is happening. I have another (older) Mac, which is working fine, using the main WIFI network, without any issues.

Posted on Jun 23, 2023 4:42 PM

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Jun 23, 2023 7:22 PM in response to skalicin1

skalicin1 Said:

"My Mac forgets my WIFI network: Over the last 2 weeks, my Mac has been forgetting my main WIFI network. It connects to a back-up router automatically, which does not work (no internet connection).[...]The main WIFI is hidden, so I need to type the WIFI router name each time and the password, every time my computer goes to sleep.[...]"

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Finding the SSID:

If you are hiding you SSID, then look on your other devices.


Setup and Use Keychain:

As for the password, look in Keychain on your Mac. If it is not set up, as of yet, then set it up. Then, look at the contents for this password:


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