2023 Macbook Pro 16" Dropping Wifi

This has been the cycle since i got this thing.


Connect to wifi, a few weeks go by, wifi drops,

connection attempt times out and request password for wifi, (even though the network is saved) and is unable to connect from same location within the house.

Move into Hallway from bedroom closer to wifi,

able to connect without requesting a password


A few weeks go by

Connection drops

repeat.


The weird thing is once its connected again i can disconnect and reconnect to wifi without a problem, in the same spot that just a few moments ago was unable to connecting and timed out, before taking the macbook out into the hallway.


It's like it looses the ability to connect, but when i move it closer it connects and then is fine again disconnecting and reconnecting to wifi in the exact same spot where it wouldnt connect before . . .


I have an imac 2015 2 feet away from where i keep the macbook, and it never has had this issue. phone connects to wifi while on table right next to macbook pro.


Took it into genius bar, ran diagnostics, said hardware is fine,


suggested updated software, but I've done that and the problem persists.


They suggested that I back up my macbook and do a full system reset, something they do in house that wipes everything and resets it in a way thats different from a factory reset from home.


They also suggested contacting the internet provider but its clearly only this macbook having the issue, as my imac never looses connection and my phone connects to the wifi perfectly fine even when the macbook times out and asks for a password.


also tried renewing dns lease.


Any ideas??

MacBook Pro 16″

Posted on Aug 7, 2024 10:56 AM

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Aug 7, 2024 11:06 AM in response to TRComposer

the tools used to debug the problems are on the Option-Wi-Fi menu, that is, Hold down the Option key while you click on the Wi-Fi icon on the menubar.


First, choose 'Open Wireless Diagnostics'. The program opens, and its Window menu show additional tools for possible use later. Press (Continue) and let it run. Consider any recommendations it makes very seriously. Quit when completed, or leave open and it can notify you when it disconnects (as if you would not already know).


Next, look at what else appears on Option-Wi-Fi. That snapshot of current operating parameters has valuable information that Readers can help you decode and tell you a whole lot about your connection. Screenshot, photograph, or transcribe, and post back here. looks like this older version:


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Aug 7, 2024 11:34 AM in response to TRComposer

<< What should I do with the diagnostics after running? >>


Follow any advice it provides.

Close its window (which quits the program) OR

leave it open to run in the background to notify you of usual conditions that occur.


<< Should I hide my "address" or any other information on the screen shot before sharing? >>


that is not needed, but it does not hurt anything either.


IP addresses like 192.168.0.xxx are from a range of 'strictly local' and unroutable addresses, reserved for this purpose. Half the routers in the world are using those same addresses internally.


BBSID uniquely identifies your Router hardware. I don't know of a way anyone can do anything that damages you with that. They would have to hiding in the bushes outside your building, and maybe impersonating your router. that seems far-fetched.



Aug 7, 2024 05:12 PM in response to TRComposer

Those results aren't very good.


You do have perfectly adequate RSSI raw signal at -63, where -40 or higher is right next to your router, but too much noise at -93, which could indicate there are others on a portion of the spectrum your 80 MHz channel on nominal channel 157 is using.


You are using two antennas, so no hardware is disconnected, but you are only getting 144 MHz on each antenna where the highest possibility is 600 each antenna. the pattern you are using is 16 distinct combinations per signaling interval, where 1024 combinations are possible under ideal conditions.


Nominal channel of 157 uses the spectrum from channel 149 through 161. Is your Router set to automatic channel assignment? if it is, the Other router may not be that strong at YOUR Routers location as it is at the Mac, So you may need to set a different channel manually.



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