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  1. G

    WiFi Router Recommendation for my small vacation rental

    I'm seeking recommendations for a new WiFi router, to replace my venerable Linksys WRT3200ACM. That's the last router I bought, and boy, things have sure changed between then and now in the world of routers. $600 routers? That's a new thing. Anyway, the short story is, this is a small...
  2. W

    Internet not working on main account

    I turned on my computer and it magically decided to tell me there was no internet. I forgot the network, rebooted the computer, tried ethernet, rebooted the router, and tried some random things I found online to try.... no success. I saw about trying to use Guest and safe mode somewhere...
  3. purdnost

    Two Unknown Devices on My Network

    With the Xfinity app, I can see all of the devices connected to my network (and I have labeled them all). But, there are two connected devices that I am struggling to identify. The device names are: 1E0C3EA3746D 9A2A726FCBE2 I tried doing a web search for these names, but no luck. Xfinity has...
  4. SerioGA

    iPhone SE (2022) Problem with Wi-Fi 5GHz after iOS 16 update

    Prior to the update everything was working fine with ios15, now after update to ios16 I started having problems with the WI-FI 5ghz. As I understood this problem appears on devices iPhone SE 3rd, 13 and 14. The problem is in Wi-Fi channels. Wi-Fi works totally fine with channels 35-48, however...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Mini PCIe to PCI wifi card

    Hi everyone, I have upgraded Mac Pro 5.1 with a working Fenvi T919 wifi-bluetooth card in the PCIe slot and I've recently received this mini PCIe to PCIe card https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000809732039.html I tried installing this card in miniPCIe (wifi) slot on mac pro motherboard and...
  6. ShufromChina

    Is there a way to forget Wi-Fi network on only one device?

    Hi, I have run into a situation where I want my Apple TV to auto connect to network A, forget network B, but I want my other Apple devices to do the opposite. I tried to forget network B on my Apple TV but all my other Apple devices ended up forgetting network B. Is there any way to achieve...
  7. Alvin777

    Can I Turn On the iMac Even Without Its Bluetooth Module, Speakers and Hardisk

    Hello I’ve just opened my iMac Late 2015 after 1 and half years of contemplating on opening it (it’s tough coz’ the display is now glued essentially). I’m trouble shooting the Blade SSD (Apple’s NVME version) and to get there I’ve removed the hardisk, the left speaker. I also removed the...
  8. Sopranik

    Wi-Fi drops out and reconnects when unlocking iPhone

    My iPhone 13 Pro is disconnecting from Wi-Fi when I unlock it. When I start using the phone again it disconnects from my Wi-Fi network, shows 5G icon, then after a couple of seconds it reconnects to the Wi-Fi. This happens every time I unlock my iPhone (it doesn't matter if I am near the modem...
  9. timelessbeing

    iPhone SE (2022) SE wifi

    Does anybody else find that the wifi on the iPhone SE 2022 really sucks. I keep getting disconnects, or it won't connect at all when you're not right beside the router. I've tried several networks. And meanwhile, other devices are having no issues. My Macook and my old 6S connect solidly...
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    Anyone else with issues with connecting to eduroam university networks or 802.1X (2023 MacBook Pro, Ventura 13.2)?

    Hello, seem to be having trouble connecting to 802.1X networks from day one with a new 2023 MBP running 13.2. I mention eduroam because many universities have an eduroam network. No issues with 2020 Intel MBP running 13.2. The issue is that I can't establish a stable connection -- there seems...
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    Mac Mini M2 Pro Wi-Fi issues

    Hi everyone, I just got my Mac Mini and I’ve been having issues connecting to my Wi-Fi. Every 30 seconds it seems to disconnect and then reconnect, and the issue keeps repeating itself. I’ve rebooted my internet system, restarted my Mac Mini Pro, disconnected and reconnected to the Wi-Fi...
  12. C

    Slow Wi-Fi after updating to Ventura

    Updated my 2019 Intel iMac from Monterey to Ventura in December. Aside from some light browsing, etc. hadn't used it much since the update, but have started using it more lately and am noticing slow Internet connection speeds (Zoom not working well anymore, podcast downloads slow, speed tests...
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    Need to confirm parts

    Hello all, I am looking to update an iMac from Mid 2011 up to OS Monterey. However, I do need to update the wifi card that is present in the mac. Before I purchase these items, I just want to check with the community if these are the correct items to buy or if there is a better option...
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    AirPlay “receiver” for old stereo speakers?

    A year+ ago my yamaha stereo finally pooped the bed (😢). I want to get a surround system going again, but looking for a simpler approach using AirPlay from my AppleTV. Does anyone know of a powered receiver (not meaning stereo) that I can plug my unpowered speakers into? I’m thinking something...
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    iPhone 14/Plus 13 vs 14(inc pro) radio signal reviews?

    Hello and i am truly sorry if i post wrong place but all internet is filled with general reviews, but is there somewhere some special review that compares wifi and 4G etc signal distance range and and antenna sensitivity and so on? i personally have interest 13 pro vs 14 pro and 14 too. If...
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    Unique Wifi Issue if a PC is on near apple products

    Hello, I have a unique issue! My apple device's wifi speeds drop to almost zero if a PC in the home is turned on. This PC is not connected to the internet, I disabled the wifi through windows, disconnected the Ethernet cable, and unplugged the wifi antenna. However if this PC is turned on at all...
  17. anjanesh

    iPhone now disconnecting from (any) WiFi after a few minutes of manual connect

    Does anyone know of any WiFi disconnection issues related to iOS 16.0.2 ? ONLY my iPhone 12 Pro Max @ iOS 16.0.2 doesn't automatically connect to the WiFi any more and each time I manually connect to it, it disconnects after a few minutes and switches back to data (4G). This does not happen with...
  18. H

    What are wifiLQMmetric logs in analytics? Does anyone else have them?

    I first noticed wifiLQMmetric logs in my analytics after updating to iOS 15 back in december. Got one the day of the update, one about 10 days after, and then that was the last one until last night. They are binary files, so you can't open them, and I can't find any other information regarding...
  19. J

    Need help using AirPort Express AirPlay 2 on university Wi-Fi network

    So here's the situation I am in. I am trying to use my AirPort express in my university dorm room but the main network uses 802.11x authentication method that the AirPort Express does not support. To fix this, my university offers a second Wi-Fi network where each device gets a unique password...
  20. DominikHoffmann

    Problems connecting to my WiFi network

    I have had intermittent issues with connecting my family’s MacBook Pros, a MacBook Air and iPhones to our WiFi network. What I see is that the Mac seems to want to connect, but then loses connection before obtaining an IP address from the DHCP server. It keeps cycling through that, without ever...