Both M1 M2 14 inch MacBookPro wifi disconnect randomly

Me and my wife both having the same issue, I am using M1 14 inch she is using M2 14 inch.

Her system is 14 Sonoma and Mine is 13.6

Router is Asus AX88U and netgear WAX202, tried both, and both have same issue.

All system setting is default. I am IT professional, tried basic and normal debugging and try and error. So please do not suggest simple solution such as did you try restart.....


Issue is WIFI randomly drop. at first would be one of the mac not working, then we come together test the other mac. shortly both mac not able to connect to wifi.

Sometime the issue is wifi auto disconnect. Sometime is wifi with a big exclamatory mark.


What will work is restart Router, or turn wifi off and on again. but sometime toggle wifi will still not working.

This issue does not happen every day, but will happen once per month during the ownership.

But meanwhile other device work no issue.

Network is fibre come to Asus AX88U then use a netgear switch connect to other room and using WAX 202 as a second AP to boost the coverage. Both same network name, same passwrod. 80 width, wifi 6


This is what I tried:

1 I try to set channel to be 44 and 149. (after reading meter and UCLA's article) also tried other channel such as leave it auto. Same result. All the other neighbors are not using the same channel, there is no interference. Plus their signal are weaker at our home.

2 Try turn off AirDrop and Bluetooth. not improve either.

3 Turn off target wake time on router. Not improve too.

4 Turn off 2.4G Hz, using only 5G Hz, Not working too.

5 Reset settings on Mac network end. Not working too.

6 Set router a schedule reboot. Still drop wifi randomly.


I think has something to do with AWDL. but I could be wrong.

MacBook Pro (M1, 2020)

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 02:52 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2024 02:22 AM

I have the issues at different locations. It seems that this may rule out external factors?


I have a Macbook pro 16"2021 and may face the same issues. When using MS remote server, this results in disconnect every 5 minutes after some hour of work...


I have no clue on the cause, however. It may be MS remote desktop, but if you do not use that, it hits to a (Sonoma?) issue?


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Jan 31, 2024 02:22 AM in response to faith185

I have the issues at different locations. It seems that this may rule out external factors?


I have a Macbook pro 16"2021 and may face the same issues. When using MS remote server, this results in disconnect every 5 minutes after some hour of work...


I have no clue on the cause, however. It may be MS remote desktop, but if you do not use that, it hits to a (Sonoma?) issue?


Oct 11, 2023 11:49 AM in response to yuhan293

Hello yuhan293,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you've taken some great steps to isolate this so far. First, we'd recommend checking out related article, Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support and making sure you've completed all steps there. It sounds like you may have tried all or most of those.


Since this happens with multiple devices and networks, the issue may be some sort of interference. In that case, the following guidance from Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support can help you narrow it down.


"How to reduce wireless interference

These general steps can help achieve a cleaner, stronger wireless signal:

  • Bring your Wi-Fi device closer to your Wi-Fi router. Bring the Bluetooth devices that are connecting to each other closer together. 
  • Avoid using your wireless devices near common sources of interference, such as power cables, microwave ovens, fluorescent lights, wireless video cameras, and cordless phones.
  • Reduce the number of active devices that use the same wireless frequency band. Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices use the 2.4 GHz band, but many Wi-Fi devices can use the 5 GHz band instead. If your Wi-Fi router supports both bands, it might help to connect more of your Wi-Fi devices to the 5GHz band. Some dual-band routers manage this for you automatically.
  • Configure your Wi-Fi router to use a different Wi-Fi channel, or have it scan for the channel with the least interference. Most routers perform this scan automatically on startup or when reset.

If you're using USB 3 or Thunderbolt 3 devices with your computer, you can limit their potential to interfere with nearby wireless devices:

  • Use a high-quality, shielded USB or Thunderbolt 3 cable with each device.
  • Move your USB 3 or Thunderbolt 3 devices—including any USB hubs—farther away from your wireless devices.
  • Avoid placing USB 3 or Thunderbolt 3 devices on top of your Mac.
  • Turn off any USB 3 devices that aren't in use.

Avoid physical obstructions in the path of your wireless signal. For example, a metal surface between your Bluetooth mouse and computer could cause the mouse to perform poorly, and a metal-reinforced concrete floor between your Wi-Fi router and Wi-Fi device could cause poor Wi-Fi performance.

  • Low interference potential: wood, glass, and many synthetic materials
  • Medium interference potential: water, bricks, marble
  • High interference potential: plaster, concrete, bulletproof glass
  • Very high interference potential: metal"


All the best.

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