Tips to Effectively Manage WiFi Networks In OS X

1. How do I manage wireless networks on Mac?
2. How do I optimize my WiFi on Mac?
3. How do I run a WiFi diagnostic on my Mac?
4. How do I check my WiFi signal strength on my Macbook?
5. How do you set a default WiFi on a Mac?
6. How do I add a WiFi network to my Macbook?
7. How do I force my Mac to 5GHz my WiFi?
8. How do I change my WiFi to 5GHz?
9. How do I read a Mac Diagnostics report?
10. How do I fix the wifi on my Mac?
11. How do I run Apple Diagnostics?

How do I manage wireless networks on Mac?

If you don't see the Wi-Fi menu

1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2. Click Network in the System Preferences window.
3. Select Wi-Fi in the list of available network connections.
4. Select (check) the option to "Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar."

How do I optimize my WiFi on Mac?

1. Use an Ethernet Cable Instead of WiFi. ...
2. Move Your Wireless Router. ...
3. Use The Fastest ISP. ...
4. Check Your Router and Mac's Network Configuration. ...
5. Reduce Time Capsule Backup Frequency. ...
6. Close Unnecessary Apps and Browser Tabs. ...
7. Optimise, Clean and Reset Safari. ...
8. Switch to Another Web Browser.

How do I run a WiFi diagnostic on my Mac?

Use Wireless Diagnostics on your Mac

1. On your Mac, quit all open apps.
2. Try to join the Wi-Fi network you're having problems with (if you're not already connected).
3. Press and hold the Option key, click the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar, then choose Open Wireless Diagnostics.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to analyze your network connection.

How do I check my WiFi signal strength on my Macbook?

To measure Wi-Fi signal strength on your phone or tablet, you can use the Airport Utility App for iPhone and iPad, or Wi-Fi Analyzer for Android. Both are easy to use and show results for any wireless networks in your area.

How do you set a default WiFi on a Mac?

1. Open Network Preferences: ...
2. Click the 'Advanced' button in the bottom right.
3. Click WiFi Tab (should be the one selected by default)
4. Select your Preferred WiFi Network (will be highlighted in blue)
5. Drag To Top.
6. Click Okay.
7. Verify Preferred WiFi Network is in 'Network Name'
8. Verify 'Automatically Join This Network' is checked.

How do I add a WiFi network to my Macbook?

Add a network service on Mac

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Network. ...
2. Click the Add button at the bottom of the list at the left.
3. Click the Interface pop-up menu; choose a network interface, such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet; give the service a name; then click Create.

How do I force my Mac to 5GHz my WiFi?

To force your Mac onto the 5GHz network, simply click and hold on the network name and drag it to the top of the list. Hopefully, now whenever you turn on your Mac or its Wi-Fi adapter it should head straight for the 5GHz network.

How do I change my WiFi to 5GHz?

On most Android devices you can tap Settings > Connections > WiFi.
...

1. Click on the WiFi icon in the bottom right corner of the task bar.
2. Then click on the network you want to use from the list of available networks.
3. Click Connect (type in the password and click Next if it's your first time connecting to this network).

How do I read a Mac Diagnostics report?

Open the Console application by typing “Console” into Spotlight or navigating to “Application -> Utilities -> Console. app.” 2. Click on “User Reports” in the left menu, then click on the crash report you want to view.

How do I fix the wifi on my Mac?

1. Verify that the Wi-Fi connection is the one you want. Turn your Wi-Fi off and on, and make sure you're attempting to connect to the right network. ...
2. Check Wireless Diagnostics. ...
3. Check your System Updates. ...
4. Check your physical hardware. ...
5. Change your DNS settings. ...
6. Reset NVRAM/PRAM and the SMC. ...
7. Restart your Mac.

How do I run Apple Diagnostics?

Press the power button on your Mac and then immediately press and hold down the D key on the keyboard. (To start Apple Diagnostics over the internet, hold down Option-D.) Release the D key when the prompt appears on the screen asking you to choose your language using the arrow keys.