Wifi issue (Lion bug?) on mid 2011 iMac

KimHansenDK · Aug 12, 2011, 03:57 AM

About a month ago I bought the new mid 2011 iMac (21.5") model and have been happy with it. That being said I have experienced some Wifi issues lately. When I turn on the machine there is no connection to the internet even though it says that machine is connected. I then have to turn of the wifi and connect again - then it works!? Sometimes the connection is not chosen by default and I have to manually connect to my wifi network...

Have any of you had the same issues with wifi? Maybe it is just a simple Lion bug/issue?

leman · Aug 12, 2011, 04:46 AM

Yes, same story here. The WiFi on my 27" 2011 iMac behaves erratically. I didn't notice any issues when running Snow Leopard, it only started with Lion.

No problems so far with the 2009 MBP running Lion.

iHutch105 · Aug 12, 2011, 05:39 AM

I've noticed this too.

Wifi still shows as connected but web pages won't load. Turning it off and then on again resolves.

88 King · Aug 12, 2011, 05:51 AM

Same here when upgraded to Loin, I had to delete the WIFI profile to get connection back every time. I didn't find any solutions so I'm back using SL.

philajoe · Aug 12, 2011, 08:31 AM

Apple is aware of this problem. I have been providing info from my computer to help them find a solution.

cxc · Aug 12, 2011, 12:14 PM

Same here. Intermittent wifi dropouts.
Lion is really a bugfest for me.

thats nice · Aug 12, 2011, 12:50 PM

Same here. WiFi issue, happens at home and at university.

Fortunately I just turn it off, then when i turn it back on it re-connects

FrankySavvy · Aug 14, 2011, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thats nice

Same here. WiFi issue, happens at home and at university.

Fortunately I just turn it off, then when i turn it back on it re-connects

same here, hopefully just a software glitch!!

wxman2003 · Aug 14, 2011, 10:23 AM

No problems here with my iMac with Lion using a Airport extreme dual band router.

QuarterSwede · 10:35 AM

It happens on the white MacBooks as well. The router isn't the issue as I'm using a 2wire router (eh) and my iPhone and PowerBook (file server) have no issue on it when the problem is presenting on my MacBook.

Another (related?) bug for me is that I can turn on/off wifi in the menubar but it never actually does anything. Ex. If I turn it off in the menubar it shows it as off but when I go to System Preferences > Network it shows it as still connected. To resolve the wifi issue connectivity I have to turn off/on wifi through System Preferences.

Spike88 · Aug 14, 2011, 11:26 AM

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Yes. There is a known problem with Lion and wifi - on some iMacs.

For a "work around" (until an update / patch) is released, surf: http://osxdaily.com/2011/08/08/mac-w...ss-connection/

Note: Within above "URL, read all the reader comments. Seems others have found "better" work-arounds. Might want to try those other suggested fixes as well.

Hope this helps...

jji7skyline · Aug 14, 2011, 08:05 PM

Same! My iMac 2011 2.5Ghz 21.5" keeps disconnecting from wifi, but the icon says it is full strength.

I have 10.7 (Lion) but it re-connects when I run diagnostics :P

slazareth · Sep 26, 2011, 09:51 AM

If your Mac is losing internet connection but wifi still says its connected, try giving yourself a manual IP address. I did this and the issue disappeared. However now I have a less frequent issue of wifi completely disconnecting at random.

hfthomp · Sep 26, 2011, 10:12 AM

My new 2010 iMac is having this same issue with Lion. I have given it a manual ip and the problem still persists.

panzer06 · Sep 26, 2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leman

snip

No problems so far with the 2009 MBP running Lion.

My 2009 24" with Lion 10.7.1 works fine as does my 2010 MBP Pro. I have not updated my 27" 2010 and I guess I won't until people are comfortable this is resolved.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hfthomp

My new 2010 iMac is having this same issue with Lion. I have given it a manual ip and the problem still persists.

That makes sense. The problem is with the wifi connection itself not DHCP so the IP address has no impact on stability.

Cheers,

qap · Sep 26, 2011, 01:47 PM

On mine all was fine untill the last firmware update 1 month ago

now the wifi works fine but every "awake" is not connected. I've to do it manually

Or after 4-5 minutes it connects again and alone…

MacBill · Feb 24, 2012, 10:50 PM

My iMac Intel 27" dumps the WIFI connection almost every time I leave it for more than a couple of minutes. It shows it is disconnected tho, unlike some who are complaining it shows connected but isn't. I wish Apple would get this problem fixed already.

BasilFawlty · Feb 25, 2012, 01:07 AM

I've had a similar issue with my mid-2011 27" iMac, but only when running Windows 7 under Bootcamp. Wifi says it's connected, but web pages don't load. When I select to troubleshoot problem, it resets my router (Early 500GB Time Capsule) then it all works. How many of you having this problem have older TCs? Just wondering if that could be related to the problem.

Steve.P.JobsFan · Feb 25, 2012, 03:11 AM

I just installed the new Wi-Fi update on my brand new iMac running 10.7.3, and my issues are solved. In OS X and Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit SP1. I'm using a brand new AirPort Extreme (5th Generation Dual-Band) that I bought last week.

jpbuos · May 30, 2012, 03:56 PM

May 2011 iMac running latest version of Lion still losing intenet connection with wifi. All other iphones, ipads and pcs in the house work with the wifi no problem. Deleted passwords in keychain and it helps temporarily. Why doesn't anyone think it's a hardware issue in the Mac since it's not a problem with every imac sold?

^^BIGMac · Jun 3, 2012, 05:17 PM

Apple continues to dance around this issue but it is obviously a Lion problem. Never EVER experienced this issue until upgrading to Lion.

Any ideas when Apple will find a solution? Annoying.

Beech jet · Jun 3, 2012, 05:36 PM

I have the same on my. Mac book sine I switched to lion

jvn1 · Jul 20, 2012, 02:19 AM

I updated my 2011 iMac to the Gold Master of Mountain Lion a 4 days ago and haven't had any wifi issues yet. Hopefully its all fixed now.

jim468 · Aug 21, 2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jji7skyline

Same! My iMac 2011 2.5Ghz 21.5" keeps disconnecting from wifi, but the icon says it is full strength.

I have 10.7 (Lion) but it re-connects when I run diagnostics :P

I have a 27" iMac with the exact same problem. Were you able to get yours fixed?

tuttiMacfrutti · Aug 29, 2012, 05:10 PM

I have been dealing with the wifi issues with my mid2011 imac since I bought it in March. Took over 4 months, trips to the genius bar, countless phone calls with AppleCare, sending capture data to the engineers...and what I was told is that it is a known issue with this model to which there is currently no resolution. They suggested that I use the ethernet cable.
Eventually, they decided they would replace my machine. Switched back to the 15" MBP. What a bummer....since I really LOVED the iMac.

Aug 12, 2011, 03:57 AM	#1
KimHansenDK macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011	Wifi issue (Lion bug?) on mid 2011 iMac About a month ago I bought the new mid 2011 iMac (21.5") model and have been happy with it. That being said I have experienced some Wifi issues lately. When I turn on the machine there is no connection to the internet even though it says that machine is connected. I then have to turn of the wifi and connect again - then it works!? Sometimes the connection is not chosen by default and I have to manually connect to my wifi network... Have any of you had the same issues with wifi? Maybe it is just a simple Lion bug/issue?
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Aug 12, 2011, 05:39 AM	#3
iHutch105 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2011	I've noticed this too. Wifi still shows as connected but web pages won't load. Turning it off and then on again resolves. __________________ 2011 iMac 27" \| 2009 MacBook 13" \| iPhone 4 16GB Black
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Aug 12, 2011, 08:31 AM	#5
philajoe macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I have Same Problem Apple is aware of this problem. I have been providing info from my computer to help them find a solution.
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Aug 14, 2011, 10:23 AM	#9
wxman2003 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2011	No problems here with my iMac with Lion using a Airport extreme dual band router. __________________ iMac I5, Macbook, iPad 4, iPhone 5, iPod, ATV 3
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Aug 14, 2011, 10:28 AM	#10
QuarterSwede macrumors 604 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO	It happens on the white MacBooks as well. The router isn't the issue as I'm using a 2wire router (eh) and my iPhone and PowerBook (file server) have no issue on it when the problem is presenting on my MacBook. Another (related?) bug for me is that I can turn on/off wifi in the menubar but it never actually does anything. Ex. If I turn it off in the menubar it shows it as off but when I go to System Preferences > Network it shows it as still connected. To resolve the wifi issue connectivity I have to turn off/on wifi through System Preferences. __________________ Help stop children from viewing internet pornography. "Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." -- Martin Luther Last edited by QuarterSwede; Aug 14, 2011 at 10:35 AM.
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Aug 12, 2011, 04:46 AM	#2
leman macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2008	Yes, same story here. The WiFi on my 27" 2011 iMac behaves erratically. I didn't notice any issues when running Snow Leopard, it only started with Lion. No problems so far with the 2009 MBP running Lion.
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Aug 12, 2011, 05:51 AM	#4
88 King Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London, UK	Same here when upgraded to Loin, I had to delete the WIFI profile to get connection back every time. I didn't find any solutions so I'm back using SL.
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Aug 12, 2011, 12:14 PM	#6
cxc macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cologne, Germany	Same here. Intermittent wifi dropouts. Lion is really a bugfest for me.
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Aug 12, 2011, 12:50 PM	#7
thats nice macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2006	Same here. WiFi issue, happens at home and at university. Fortunately I just turn it off, then when i turn it back on it re-connects
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Aug 14, 2011, 11:26 AM	#11
Spike88 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2010	. Yes. There is a known problem with Lion and wifi - on some iMacs. For a "work around" (until an update / patch) is released, surf: http://osxdaily.com/2011/08/08/mac-w...ss-connection/ Note: Within above "URL, read all the reader comments. Seems others have found "better" work-arounds. Might want to try those other suggested fixes as well. Hope this helps... __________________ Mid-2010 iMac 21.5" 3.2 GHZ / 1 TB HD (SL @ 12 GBs RAM) + My Book Studio 1 TB via FW800.
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Aug 14, 2011, 08:05 PM	#12
jji7skyline macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2011	Same! My iMac 2011 2.5Ghz 21.5" keeps disconnecting from wifi, but the icon says it is full strength. I have 10.7 (Lion) but it re-connects when I run diagnostics :P
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Sep 26, 2011, 09:51 AM	#13
slazareth macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2006	If your Mac is losing internet connection but wifi still says its connected, try giving yourself a manual IP address. I did this and the issue disappeared. However now I have a less frequent issue of wifi completely disconnecting at random.
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Sep 26, 2011, 10:12 AM	#14
hfthomp macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2008	My new 2010 iMac is having this same issue with Lion. I have given it a manual ip and the problem still persists.
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Sep 26, 2011, 01:47 PM	#16
qap macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	On mine all was fine untill the last firmware update 1 month ago now the wifi works fine but every "awake" is not connected. I've to do it manually Or after 4-5 minutes it connects again and alone…
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Feb 24, 2012, 10:50 PM	#17
MacBill macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Western Montana	My iMac Intel 27" dumps the WIFI connection almost every time I leave it for more than a couple of minutes. It shows it is disconnected tho, unlike some who are complaining it shows connected but isn't. I wish Apple would get this problem fixed already.
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Feb 25, 2012, 01:07 AM	#18
BasilFawlty macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Mexico	I've had a similar issue with my mid-2011 27" iMac, but only when running Windows 7 under Bootcamp. Wifi says it's connected, but web pages don't load. When I select to troubleshoot problem, it resets my router (Early 500GB Time Capsule) then it all works. How many of you having this problem have older TCs? Just wondering if that could be related to the problem. __________________ Mid 2011 27" 2.7GHz, iMac i5, 12GB RAM, 1TBHD 2011 Macbook Pro, 2.3 GHZ, 16GB (Corsair) Ram, 500GB Seagate Momentus Hybrid HD 1967 Jaguar XKE Roadster
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Feb 25, 2012, 03:11 AM	#19
Steve.P.JobsFan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bowling Green, OH	I just installed the new Wi-Fi update on my brand new iMac running 10.7.3, and my issues are solved. In OS X and Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit SP1. I'm using a brand new AirPort Extreme (5th Generation Dual-Band) that I bought last week. __________________ iPad \| 4th Generation \| White \| 16GB iMac \| Core i5 2.7 GHz \| 12GB RAM \|Radeon 6770 (512MB VRAM) iPhone 5 (VZW CDMA/LTE) \| Black \| 16GB Apple TV \| 3rd Generation
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May 30, 2012, 03:56 PM	#20
jpbuos macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2012	Still have problem May 2011 iMac running latest version of Lion still losing intenet connection with wifi. All other iphones, ipads and pcs in the house work with the wifi no problem. Deleted passwords in keychain and it helps temporarily. Why doesn't anyone think it's a hardware issue in the Mac since it's not a problem with every imac sold?
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Jun 3, 2012, 05:17 PM	#21
^^BIGMac macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2009	Apple continues to dance around this issue but it is obviously a Lion problem. Never EVER experienced this issue until upgrading to Lion. Any ideas when Apple will find a solution? Annoying.
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Jun 3, 2012, 05:36 PM	#22
Beech jet macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2012	I have the same on my. Mac book sine I switched to lion
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Jul 20, 2012, 02:19 AM	#23
jvn1 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2008	I updated my 2011 iMac to the Gold Master of Mountain Lion a 4 days ago and haven't had any wifi issues yet. Hopefully its all fixed now.
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Aug 29, 2012, 05:10 PM	#25
tuttiMacfrutti macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2012	Me too...got mine replaced I have been dealing with the wifi issues with my mid2011 imac since I bought it in March. Took over 4 months, trips to the genius bar, countless phone calls with AppleCare, sending capture data to the engineers...and what I was told is that it is a known issue with this model to which there is currently no resolution. They suggested that I use the ethernet cable. Eventually, they decided they would replace my machine. Switched back to the 15" MBP. What a bummer....since I really LOVED the iMac.
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