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iMac - WiFi won't turn on

iMac (21.5-inch, 2017

Big Sur 11.7

School lab computer


WiFi won't turn on. I have tried:

  • Restarting
  • Reset PRAM
  • Safe Mode
  • Restarting macOS networking (AirPort) using Terminal
  • Deleting preference files
  • Deleting and re-adding Wi-Fi service


I'm assuming hardware problem, even though the AirPort shows up in System Report. What am I missing?


Thanks!

Posted on Oct 13, 2022 6:47 AM

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User profile for user: John Galt
John Galt
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Oct 13, 2022 3:20 PM in response to chastd

I am assuming clicking the Turn Wi-Fi On button does nothing.


By any chance are there any Profiles installed on that Mac? Click the System Preferences window and return to its main screen. Determine if an icon resembling the following is present:


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