Several users said that wireless internet is not working properly after updating to macOS Catalina. More specifically, users stated that their browsers (Safari, Chrome etc) stopped loading websites even though the Wi-Fi seems to be connected.
If you are having this problem, then this article is for you. Please after trying each step test to see if your Wi-Fi problem is fixed:
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1. Update your Mac if there is an update available. You can check that by going to Apple menu > About This Mac > Software Update.
2. Disable Wi-Fi (you can do so by clicking the Wi-Fi icon and selecting ‘Turn Wi-Fi Off’ in the menu bar) and wait a few seconds and then re-enable it.
3. Restart everything:
Restart your Mac by goign to the Apple menu and Restart
Restart your modem and router
4. Create a new network location:
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On your Mac, click the Apple menu
Click System Preferences
Click Network
Click the Location drop down menu (This says Automatic, unless you changed it before)
Click Edit Locations
Click the plus (+) sign to add a new location
Rename the new location if you want
Click Done
And click Apply (Network pane).
Now try to test if your Internent problem is resolved.
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5. If you are still having this problem, restart your Mac in safe mode. Here is how:
Turn off your Mac
Turn on your Mac and immdediately press and hold the Shift key until you see the login screen.
When you see the login screen, you may release the Shift key.
Login
Your Mac will start in safe mode. In safe mode, do you have Wi-Fi problems?
Restart your Mac. This time restart normally.
6. Remove Wi-Fi and readd again. Here is how:
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On your Mac go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Network
Select Wi-Fi (left menu)
Then click the minus (-) sign to remove it
Then Click Apply
After that now click the plus (+) sign. You will see a window saying “select the interface and enter a name for the new service.” Select Wi-Fi and click Create then Apply.
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After trying the steps above, are you having issues with getting connected to a Wi-Fi network with your Mac? Then it is time to contact Apple Support.