I'm using MacOS Mojave and connecting to mobile hotspot was fine till just about a week ago. Regular wifi works fine but when i connect to mobile hotspot there's no internet connection. I have tried with 3 separate iPhones and 1 android phone and it's the same result. I have restarted the computer, deleted the networks and rejoined and nothing has changed. help!
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14
Hello chiefbrino,
This page can help provide steps for the Mac not connecting to the internet: If your Mac isn't connecting to the internet over Wi-Fi - Apple Support
1. Restart your Mac
Restarting might help because your Mac then automatically renews the internet address it was assigned when joining the Wi-Fi network. Or you can renew the IP address manually. This is known as renewing the DHCP lease. If the lease expired and the address is already in use by another device, your Mac is assigned a new address.
2. Update your Mac
Update the software on your Mac, and make sure that the date and time are set correctly.
3. Check VPN or other security software
If you installed VPN or other software that monitors or interacts with your network connections, that software could be affecting access to the internet. Learn about network issues related to VPN and other software.
4. Use the built-in diagnostic tools
Wi-Fi Recommendations. Click Wi-Fiin Control Center or the menu bar and check for a menu item named Wi-Fi Recommendations. If you see it, your Mac has detected an issue and has recommendations. Choose Wi-Fi Recommendations to learn more.*
Wireless Diagnostics. Press and hold the Option key on your keyboard while clicking Wi-Fi
5. Update the Wi-Fi router
If you manage the network's Wi-Fi router, install the latest firmware updates for the router, as recommended by its manufacturer. It might also help to simply restart the router and use Apple's recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points.
6. Try a different network or contact your ISP
If you can access the internet when connected to a different network, or you're not sure, check with your network administrator or Internet Service Provider (ISP) to make sure that your network is working properly.
Cheers.
Hello chiefbrino,
This page can help provide steps for the Mac not connecting to the internet: If your Mac isn't connecting to the internet over Wi-Fi - Apple Support
1. Restart your Mac
Restarting might help because your Mac then automatically renews the internet address it was assigned when joining the Wi-Fi network. Or you can renew the IP address manually. This is known as renewing the DHCP lease. If the lease expired and the address is already in use by another device, your Mac is assigned a new address.
2. Update your Mac
Update the software on your Mac, and make sure that the date and time are set correctly.
3. Check VPN or other security software
If you installed VPN or other software that monitors or interacts with your network connections, that software could be affecting access to the internet. Learn about network issues related to VPN and other software.
4. Use the built-in diagnostic tools
Wi-Fi Recommendations. Click Wi-Fi
Wireless Diagnostics. Press and hold the Option key on your keyboard while clicking Wi-Fi
5. Update the Wi-Fi router
If you manage the network's Wi-Fi router, install the latest firmware updates for the router, as recommended by its manufacturer. It might also help to simply restart the router and use Apple's recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points.
6. Try a different network or contact your ISP
If you can access the internet when connected to a different network, or you're not sure, check with your network administrator or Internet Service Provider (ISP) to make sure that your network is working properly.
Cheers.
Since multiple different devices can connect to the same mobile hotspot but none get an internet connection, it suggests the problem is in the hotspot, not your devices. Exactly what mobile hotspot is this?
But you did say:
when i connect to mobile hotspot there's no internet connection. I have tried with 3 separate iPhones and 1 android phone and it's the same result.
Which certainly indicates the problem exists on more than just your Macbook.
What I meant is , I have tried connecting my MacBook to hotspots from 3 different mobile devices and in all cases there’s no internet. When I connect another computer to any of those hotspots, it’s fine. When I connect my MacBook to a wifi router , it works fine.
Other devices have no issues when they connect to the hotspot. It is only my MacBook that has that problem.
Macbook connects to mobile hotspot but no internet
