User level: Level 1 (4 points)After installation of Golden Gate on Mac mini M4 (2024) traffic via Internet and AirDrop is not possible while connection with Wi-Fi router and AirDrop seems to exist and normal. Reinstalling of Golden Gate did not resolve this problem.
Posted on Sep 21, 2026 12:40 AM
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)Sep 21, 2026 8:13 AM in response to IgorYav
Hi there
Please try this
Toggle the macOS Firewall: Go to System Settings > Network > Firewall. If it is off, turn it on; if it is on, turn it off. Several users noted that forcing a change in the firewall state immediately unclogged the traffic.
Remove Third-Party Network Monitors: If you have apps like Little Snitch, LuLu, or third-party VPNs/antiviruses installed, they are highly prone to breaking the network stack on macOS 27. Completely uninstall them or remove their configurations from System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions > Network Extensions.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Sep 21, 2026 8:52 AM in response to IgorYav
Yes! After removing activity of third-party VPNs traffic was restored. Thanks a lot, you really saved me!
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361706