How-To Fix OS X 10.9 Wi-Fi Issues

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How-to Fix OS X
10.9 Mavericks Wi-Fi Issues
Posted on December 8, 2013 (http://howtoapple.com/mavericks-wifi-issues-fix/) by admin
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Many users are experiencing issues with their Wi-Fi connection on their devices after upgrading to
the OS X Mavericks. The issue ranges from not being able to connect to the network after waking up
the device from sleep mode to intermittently being disconnecting from the network to not even being
able to connect. I have gathered the most common workarounds/fixes for this issue.
Wi-Fi Issues Workarounds/Fixes
PRAM Reset
1. Power off computer.
2. Turn on the computer and immediately hold Option, Command, R, and P keys simultaneously
until you hear the start up sound for the second time. The second start up sound indicates that the
parameter random access memory (PRAM) has been reset.
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SMC Reset
Laptops
1. Power off computer and keep it plugged in to the power source.
2. Hold the Shift, Control, Option, and Power keys simultaneously for 2 seconds and release. The
device should not power on.
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3. Afterwards, power on the computer.
Desktops
1. Power off and unplug the computer.
2. Keep the computer unplugged for 30 seconds.
3. Afterwards, plug the computer back in and wait 30 seconds before powering on.
Set Service Order
1. Go to Launchpad > System Preferences > Network
2. Click on the Location drop-down menu and select Edit Locations
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3. Add a new location titled Home
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5. Click on the tool icon and click onSet Service Order option
6. Reorder the services so that Wi-Fi is first and hit OK
7. Hit Apply

Delete SystemConfiguration folder
1. In Finder, hit the Command, Shift, and C keys simultaneously to open on the Computer folder.
2. Open the Macintosh HD folder
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3. Open the Library folder
4. Open the Preference folder
5. Search for the SystemConfiguration folder, right-click it and select Move to Trash
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Turn off Bluetooth
1. On the Desktop, click on the Bluetooth symbol on the top task bar.
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2. Click Turn Bluetooth Off
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Many users have reported success with this workaround, unfortunately it disables the bluetooth
feature which inhibits users from using their magic mouse or Apple keyboard.

Disable Keychain Sync
1. Go to Launchpad > System Preferences > iCloud
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2. Uncheck the Keychain feature
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Disable Wake for Network Access
1. Go to Launchpad > System Preferences > Energy Saver
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2. Disable the Wake for Wi-Fi network access
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INGO (HTTP://WWW.LOUNGE4.DE)
Your tips have worked very well that was the most annoying trouble with Mavericks I had. Thanks a
lot!
December 22, 2013
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For me, I found that simply deleting the whole Location preset in the System Preferences>Network
tab and starting from scratch instantly solved the problem.
February 4, 2014
MARK
Deleting the system configuration folder worked for me. I tried the PRAM and SMC tips first and they
didnt help. So relieved to finally be done with that silly exclamation point.
February 5, 2014
TOM
WiFi Support Mac Apple Help Mac Help
Deleting config folder and uninstalling an old mcafee driver I thought I had removed long before
mavericks update did it for me. My money is on the config folder though.
February 7, 2014
WILLIAM FREDERICK PATE
You have kept a grown man from crying. I cant tell you the number of manipulations that I have tried
and as a non-initiated person, I have spent MANY hours just getting to you.
Praised be your erudition and generosity in sharing it. William
February 19, 2014
SEVEN
Thanks for this! Ive been struggling with this issue for a while
March 1, 2014
DAN
Thank you very much!
WOW, for now, the last 10 minutes ive had a steady connection!!
March 1, 2014
DAN
ps.. Setting the Order for service was the thing that workes for me!
March 6, 2014
TOBY
It worked!!! Thank you so much!
March 11, 2014
RJP
set service order worked for me! Thanks much for posting this!
March 14, 2014
MIMMOLIMMO
To me it worked deleting the config folder: THANK U
March 21, 2014
DAN D
Hard to articulate my thanks to you. No words, really.
I worked through all steps, up to and including turning off bluetooth, and that did the trick.
March 26, 2014
SHANNON
Thank you so much!!! I did everything except the keychain disable, and the PRAM reset. I did the
SMC reset last, and once I did, my internet worked. I spent over three hours with my company IT guy,
with no results. 10 mins following your steps worked. Wow youre awesome.
March 26, 2014
BRYAN
Setting the Order for service worked for me. I also changed the Wake for network access first but it
didnt change anything. So Im not certain if in combination they are working or if the Order for Service
was simply the answer.
Thank you!!
March 29, 2014
LE (HTTPS://LETRUNGKIEN7.WORDPRESS.COM)
Set service order worked for me. Thank you very much.
March 30, 2014
TIM
It looks like my network is stable again after the PRAM Reset.
Thank you!
March 31, 2014
MARK
GENIUS!!!! what an incredible service you provided us..its working, i still cannot believe it )
April 14, 2014
KEVIN WEINFURT
THANK YOU!!!! This has been one of the singularly most frustrating Mac experiences I have had and
NO ONE has been able to fix it until now. Many, many thanks for your generous posting and
ingenuity!
April 18, 2014
AL
This very common bug, the fonts wont install bug, the removal of save as function from text edit,
the annoying open dialogue box when opening text edit instead of just opening a new text file, and a
liteney of other bugs and complaints. From what I have read and experienced, this is the worst Apple
Operating system yet.
Cudos to you sir for helping these people to fix what Apple has broken, but I really thing it should be
Apple fixing these bugs, and preferable before they release these operating systems.
April 18, 2014
LIAM
Thank you so much! What an annoying problem that was.
April 21, 2014
BRENNER
None of these steps worked for me. I changed my airport express for a 2T Time Machine. The
networks works fine for all computers in my home except for my MacBook Pro with OS X Maverick. It
freezes when I connect the wifi. Ive formatted and reinstalled the Maverick but still freezes when I turn
wifi on.
May 6, 2014
PHIL
Thanks for the tips. Tried them all. It works ok for a day or so but reverts back to the way it was. I
have an ethernet connection and it takes about a minute or so to reconnect after a wake. I think it is
something to do with the lease renewal between my iMAC and router (Asus RT-N66U) as my previous
Thomson one didnt suffer from this. I have also bought a new iMac since and the same happens.
Pain in the neck really. Wondering if a static IP from ISP will make a difference???
May 23, 2014
ERIK
Thank you so much. Set Service Order solved it.
My config:
MacBook Air
OS Mavericks
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DEVAN SIMUNOVICH
I at first tried all these steps to no avail, but finally did get it to work with the following additional steps:
- In Advanced Network panel delete preferred networks and uncheck Remember Networks (Noticed
that after deleting the System Config old passwords were still saved)
- Then delete Wi-Fi from the Network locations and add it again with the the + button
- Find network and re-enter login credentials
- Worked!
May 27, 2014
JAMES
Thank you so much!! Been looking for a fix for 2 days and yours finally worked.
Respekt
June 3, 2014
DU
top notch !!! it worked,for me after the 3 first steps!!! thanks bro
June 10, 2014
TANYA
I wish it worked for me
June 10, 2014
MOHAMED
Thanks! This solved a very annoying problem for me on my 2013 Retina Macbook Pro running
Mavericks. I just followed the steps outlined in the Disable Wake for Network Access option and so
far havent seen any Wi-Fi issues after waking the machine from sleep.
June 11, 2014
GROGOL
Thanks, very helpful. Seems to have fixed the problem.
June 26, 2014
RONALD PITTERSON
My mac book pri fell and made a beep noise, now is having booting up problem. It showed the apple
logo, loaded but then right back to an apple logo and the cursor show and stay there, how can I fix
this,?
June 26, 2014
CHIDO
Waoh!
Just when I thought of reformatting my laptop; this solution came. Thanks so much bro.
June 27, 2014
MARC SMITHAM
Thanks so much- resetting SMC solved my connection issues.
And I didnt have to remove my Powerbooks battery to do it!
Thanks for saving my bacon.
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