Macbook pro (M1, 2020) is disconnecting from wifi

My macbook has suddenly started disconnecting from wifi then reconnecting. It happens a few times a minute. It is not a problem with the wifi because my phone is fine. Thanks for your help. I'm running Sonoma.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.4

Posted on Apr 15, 2024 7:31 PM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2025 6:30 AM

Hi ,


I had the same issue with my MacBook Pro M2, wifi disconnecting and would not reconnect even when placed next to the wifi router so exclamation mark on wifi signal at top of screen would display and only way to fix would be to cycle power. This would happen once a week but went to once a day. I did all the router resetting and cycling power but it would reoccur. Wifi diagnostics would be fine. When failing it had also cleared the ip address of the MAC or self assign with a number not on the network, router address was lost , or both at the same time.

I fixed this by backing up the device via time-machine, and resetting the MacBook Pro under the system settings General/Settings/Reset.

I used it for a week like this and the problem had gone away, so I Reset the MacBook Pro again, and on restart you have the option of transferring from Time Machine backup. Once this is accepted and you inform it where the Time Machine back up is it gives you three options -data-applications-settings. I picked all but the settings and transferred data from back up. Computer is now wifi glitch free and has been for the last 3 weeks.


Originally when I set this MacBook Pro up from new , I transferred from a Time Machine back up of my previous MacBook Pro. The WIFI fault was there from new, something like once a month it would occur. Not sure if an error occurred during original time-machine transfer, or maybe some incompatibility to introduce this fault.


Anyway wifi issue free now.


Dave J





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Feb 10, 2025 7:19 AM in response to MarkBurley

Quick update... the wifi issue was just getting worse and all of a sudden I started not only getting consistent dropouts but then I started getting the same at home.

I finally had enough and wiped the macbook air M1 and reverted back to the previous OS, Sonoma... I can gladly say today I've had no issues either at work or at home with wifi dropout...

Therefore I can summarise that the issue was purely down to bugs with the new OS. I will no longer be the first of many to update to the latest OS as it just doesn't work at present with my macbook air M1. Well, not for me anyway.

Apr 19, 2024 4:58 PM in response to Tobiaslad_1202

update is the latest thats a ridiculous amount of work for an issue many other people are experiencing . my MacBook was a fresh install a few weeks back so id much rather apple just fixed what is clearly their issue not ours. just in writing this message my internet dropped out 4 times but my tv and phone and other devices on the network are all fine . its clearly a software issue which wasn't there before the latest update. when the wifi drops out it doesn't auto rejoin the network and the suggestion made by another user to hide network from trackers only doesn't resolve anything

Sep 28, 2024 5:32 PM in response to Mateo_san

I have performed a wireless diagnostics a multiple times. The issue persists. Also, after disconnecting the wifi symbol has an exclamation in it. Previously it was rare and irregular but recently it has started to bother me and happens every minute. Cannot stream anywhere for more than a minute. Is it for specific models or just on the update from Sonoma to Sequoia?

Feb 4, 2025 11:44 PM in response to kimfromfairfax

I have the same issue. I used my MacBook Air at work with no issues on the WiFi, since downloading the latest OS, the computer is constantly dropping from the WiFi network.

The IT team at work just want to either give me a PC instead to resolve the issue or for me to revert back to a previous OS. I am not keen on either option as the MacBook Air has no issues at my home or at any other wifi location.


Mar 1, 2025 11:09 AM in response to kimfromfairfax

I'm having the same issue on the same type of machine (2020 M1 MBP). I don't use my computer too often unless I'm using it for online college courses. I start up again in a week or so and have been having this wifi dropout thing a lot lately. I can't risk this during a test or something similar. I'm on Sequoia 15.3.1.


I saw the suggestion to run wireless diagnostics and it is currently monitoring my wifi. My router is a TP-Link Deco I just got a couple of months ago and have had zero issues with my work PC laptop, iPhone 14 and 16 pro, iPad 10, multiple Apple TVs and more. Just this darn computer. I'm not an IT person, I can get by on some things but when it comes to wifi and internet and networks it is over my head. What else can I do to remedy this problem? Or do I just wait for an OS update?

Mar 1, 2025 12:42 PM in response to bungletronics

To get the attention you deserve, PLEASE start a NEW discussion.


If you did not immediately find your solution by reading through the existing postings, you likely do not have "exactly the same problem" and need to explain from the beginning. This discussion is already way too crowded with different problems posted by different users with different hardware, different versions of MacOS, and different displays. 


Starting a new discussion will allow Readers to think hard about your exact situation and address the exact circumstances you are facing.


https://discussions.apple.com/post/question


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