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MacBook Air Wi-Fi turns on and off and won't connect

Wifi on and off on MacBook Air and not connection to WiFi

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Hi,

MacBook Air Wi-Fi turning on and off or failing to connect is usually caused by temporary software glitches, corrupted network configurations, or router issues.

Quick Troubleshooting Steps

  • Restart your Mac: This refreshes system services and automatically renews your IP address.
  • Restart your router: Unplug your Wi-Fi router for 30 seconds, then plug it back in to clear temporary router errors.
  • Forget the network: Go to System Settings -> Wi-Fi, click the info icon next to your network, select Forget This Network, and reconnect by re-entering the password.
  • Renew DHCP lease: Go to System Settings -> Network -> Wi-Fi -> Details -> TCP/IP, and click Renew DHCP Lease.
  • Check date and time: Ensure your Mac's date and time are set correctly, as incorrect settings can block secure network connections.


Spidyxc wrote:
Wifi on and off on MacBook Air and not connection to WiFi

What wifi are you trying to connect to (private, public, shared)?

Error messages?

Have you rebooted your wifi access point?

Have you connected to this wifi previously?

I am using my home wifi


wifi intermittently disconnected

yes, rebooted access point

yes, connected to this WiFi


but problem is MacBook Air continuously disconnected WiFi

This all steps completed but no luck. It’s continue disconnecting the WiFi. This problem is after update to OS 27.0.1 version golden gate


just one week before I have purchased.