Mac connecting to Wi-Fi without internet? Try these 12 fixes | Jobs Vox

It’s a weird problem, but sometimes your Mac can be connected to Wi-Fi and you still can’t browse the web. A variety of things can cause this, from ISP issues to your Mac’s software.

The bottom line is that connecting to Wi-Fi doesn’t guarantee internet access—connecting to Wi-Fi only means you’ve successfully connected to your local network.

Whatever the cause of this internet connection problem, we’ve compiled a list of fixes that should be able to resolve it.

1. Restart your devices

Follow the IT guy’s basic advice and restart your Mac. Turn it off and leave it for a few minutes before turning it back on. If this does not help, then you should also reset the router.

Once you’ve backed them up, reconnect the two devices and see if you can now browse the web.

2. Forget Wi-Fi and reconnect

In order for your Internet connection to be successful, your computer needs certain information from your router. If this information conflicts, you may not be able to connect to the Internet, even though you appear to be successfully connected.

So, here’s how to forget a Wi-Fi network:

1. launch System parametersSelect network from the left window and click Ვai – fai.
2. Find the Wi-Fi name and click it connect.
3. When you are connected, click details, which should open a subwindow.
4. Look at the bottom Forget this network button in that window.

After your Mac forgets the network, reconnect to it and enter the password.

3. Try a new DNS server

The Domain Name System (DNS) is an important IP directory that your browser needs to load Internet resources. Sometimes, your ISP’s DNS can become problematic and it’s time to use a free public DNS server like Google.

So let’s learn how to add a new DNS server. Follow these steps:

1. launch System parameters and click network on the left window.
2. Click on it Ვai – fai.
3. Make sure you are connected to the problematic Wi-Fi and click details.
4. Select DNS From the left window from the open sub-window.
5. Click on it plus (+) Sign in to the DNS Servers Scheme and enter any of the following DNS numbers from the table below.

Make sure to click ok After adding a new DNS.

4. Renew the DHCP lease

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) leases your device a temporary IP address so that it can be identified among a group of network-connected devices. If the DHCP lease has problems, information packets may not reach your computer.

Follow these steps to renew a DHCP lease:

1. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
2. launch System parametersClick on it network, and select Ვai – fai.
3. Select details on the Wi-Fi you are connected to and click TCP/IP In the resulting window.
4. Select Renew the DHCP lease.
5. When prompted, click the blue button Apply button.
6. Click on it ok Close subwindow.

macOS comes with its own wireless repair tool that you can use to fix this Wi-Fi problem. It can detect problems, fix them, generate reports and monitor your internet to make sure everything is working.

You can open the Wireless Diagnostics tool using Spotlight search. just hold on Command + Space and type Wireless diagnosticsthen hit of return. Once you open it, follow the on-screen instructions until your problem is resolved.

6. Check if the date, time and location are correct

If your time, date, and location are incorrect, the browser may not be able to connect to the Internet correctly. Here’s how to fix it:

1. launch System parameters and click general on the left window.
2. In general settings, select Date and time.
3. make sure that Set the time and date automatically and Set the time zone automatically using your current location The switches are on.

7. Disconnect all USB accessories

Many troubleshooting guides recommend disconnecting all accessories and unnecessary peripherals. And for good reason. Sometimes these devices can interfere with your internet connection and cause problems.

So if you have an unnecessary Ethernet cable or USB modem, unplug it and you might finally be able to connect your Internet connection to your Mac.

8. Reset your Mac’s network settings

You may have accidentally or intentionally changed your network preferences once. These insidious preferences can now interfere with your internet connection. While you can try to track it down by opening multiple rows of settings, you can save yourself the trouble by simply resetting your Mac’s network settings.

There is no button to reset your network settings in System Preferences. So instead, follow these steps in the Finder:

1. after opening finderClick on it go from the menu bar.
2. Select computer from the menu.
3. Click on it Macintosh HD local hard drive. If you changed your drive name, select it accordingly.
4. Choose library folder and find it preferences Folder.
5. Take it System configuration Enter and delete the following:

• com.apple.airport.preference.plist
• Com.apple.network.identification.plist
• NetworkInterfaces.plist
• preferences.plist
• settings.plist

9. Change your network priority

Network Priority allows you to organize your known Wi-Fi connections so that your Mac automatically connects to the highest available one on the list. If you have a faulty Wi-Fi connection as the first, this could be the cause of your internet problem.

Unfortunately, you can no longer do this in macOS Ventura. And this just adds to one of the reasons why some people think that macOS Ventura’s system settings are downgraded. However, if you’re still using macOS Monterey or Big Sur, we have a guide on how to set network priority on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

10. Clearing profiles

Profiles may also interfere with your Internet services. You need to find the bugs and remove them from your Mac before you can access the Internet.

Follow the simple instructions below:

1. Open it System parameters > Privacy and Security.
2. Scroll down until you see it others department.
3. Open it profilesClick on the installed profile and apply minus (-) Button on the screen to remove profiles.
4. Restart your Mac and try again.

11. Create a new network location

Sometimes this problem can be caused by an error in your network location. You can easily change this in macOS Monterey System Settings > Network.

Here you will find a drop down menu location. Select Edit locations from the drop-down menu, then use plus (+) Sign in to add a new location.

However, this way only works with older versions of macOS, with the System Preferences panel; macOS Ventura removed this option from the network settings.

12. Stop mDNS Responder with Activity Monitor

An underlying process called mDNS may be behind your internet problem. It should help your system scan other Apple devices. However, it can misbehave and cause disruption to your network.

Here’s how to stop it:

1. launch In the center of attention together Command + Space bar shortcut.
2. Ძebna Activity monitor and hit of return.
3. Click on it network tab and toggle The name of the process Sorting them alphabetically.
4. Find the mDNS response and click it X button at the top of the window.

Your ISP may be responsible

With these tips, you should be able to connect to the Internet again. But if the problem persists, it might be time to check your carrier settings or call your ISP. Your Internet subscription may have expired, or your ISP may be experiencing technical difficulties.

Either way, it’s time to put things in the hands of an expert, because there’s more to it than just your Mac acting up at this point.