How do I fix my Macbook Pro Wi-Fi no hardware installed?
Here is how:
- Turn off your computer.
- Then restart your Mac, immediately press and hold down the Command + Option + P + R keys together until you hear the reboot sound (about 20 seconds).
- Your Mac will reboot. Now check if the Wi-Fi icon still shows the X icon and Wi-Fi: No hardware installed message.
Why does my Wi-Fi on my Mac say no hardware installed?
It typically appears after rebooting your Mac or installing a software update. It indicates that your computer cannot connect with your WiFi adaptor because said adaptor has failed or isn’t installed.
How do I install wireless hardware on my Macbook Pro?
What to do when your Mac says Wi-Fi hardware isn’t installed
- Launch System Preferences and click Network.
- Select the Wi-Fi adapter in the list at left. It will be grayed out and have the label Inactive beneath it.
- From the gear menu, select Make Service Active.
- Click Apply.
How do I reinstall Wi-Fi driver on Macbook Pro?
Mac OS X – Reinstalling Network Adapters
- Open System Preferences from within the Apple menu.
- Choose the Network option.
- Highlight the network adapter that is causing difficulties and press the “-” sign in the bottom of the left hand column.
- Click Apply in the bottom right hand corner of the page to apply these changes.
Why is my Wi-Fi not working on my MacBook Pro?
There are three main reasons why Wi-Fi stops working: there’s a problem with your router, your broadband provider’s network is down, or there’s an issue with your own Wi-Fi network. Less commonly, there may be an issue with the macOS software you’re running. Reboot your router. Reboot your Mac.
How do I check my Mac Wi-Fi hardware?
On your Mac, quit all open apps. Try to join the Wi-Fi network you’re having problems with (if you’re not already connected). Press and hold the Option key, click the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar, then choose Open Wireless Diagnostics. Follow the onscreen instructions to analyze your network connection.
How do I force my Mac to connect to 5GHz?
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.