If you are using a Mac computer, there are times when you encounter errors that will disrupt your work flow. It may be annoying but, there are always ways to fix these issues on macOS. An example is when your Mac keeps on switching to another Wi-Fi network and sometimes joining the wrong network connection.
Fix Mac Keeps Dropping WiFi Internet Connection or Joining Wrong Networks
To help you resolve the dropping or losing Internet WiFi connection problem with your MacBook or iMac, you can follow the solutions below one at a time.
Solution #1 – Double Check the WiFi Problem With Other Devices
If you have other devices connected to the WiFI network, it helps to verify if your Mac is experiencing the issue alone or not. Try using the WiFi connection on other devices available. See if it also switches to other networks or drops the connection. If yes, contact your Internet Service Provider and relay your issue, as they alone can help you fix the issue.
Solution #2 – Restart Your Router
Once you figured that the issue is isolated to your Mac, turn off your router for a few seconds. Then, turn it off again and reconnect your Mac to the WiFi network. Check if the problem is still there.
Solution #3 – Disable Automatically Join This Network on Your Mac Settings
If you have set the option “Automatically Join This Network” to enable, it allows your Mac to automatically switch to other WiFi networks. Usually, Mac will only switch to WiFi connections that have the stronger signal. This means that will not immediately make the switch even if you did not initiate it.
- To disable the Automatically Join This Network option, go to System Preferences on your Mac.
- Click Network.
- Look for Automatically Join This Network and uncheck the option.
Solution #4 – Uncheck the Ask to Join New Networks on Your Mac
Aside from the Automatically Join This Network, another option that you can disable is the Ask to Join New Networks. You can also access it through the Network settings.
- Another way to go to the Network settings is to click your WiFi connection.
- Select Network Preferences.
- You can then look for the Ask to Join New Networks option.
- Uncheck the box to disable it.
Solution #5 – Remove Auto-Join On Mac WiFi Settings
If you have different WiFi connections listed on your Mac settings, it includes an option called Auto-Join that will automatically connect when available. To prevent switching of networks, uncheck the Auto-Join options on WiFi connections you don’t want.
- Go to System Preferences on your Mac.
- Select Network.
- Click the Advanced Settings.
- Navigate to the WiFi tab.
- You will see the list of networks available.
- In the third section is the Auto-Join option.
- Uncheck the boxes on the WiFi connection you don’t want to automatically connect.
- Click OK.
Which of the solutions above fixed the WiFi error on your Mac? We would love to know what works best, so tell us below.
