If I connect on the left site a Satechi Type-C multiport adapter to my Macbook Pro 2017 the wifi will shut down. Connected to the right side it continues to work. Some seem to experience the same issue, but I could not find a workable solution (some suggest wrapping the adapter in foil). Has there been an official solution to this problem that I am unaware of?
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Satechi Type-C multiport adapter shuts down wifi on Macbook Pro 2017
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I'll -guess- that it's electronic "interference" from having a USB3 device attached -- particularly since the problem disappears when you connect the device to the right-side port.
Solutions:
- always connect to the right side
- get a DIFFERENT adapter (no promise that it won't throw off interference, as well)
- get some tinfoil
Which is easiest/best to do?
Solutions:
- always connect to the right side
- get a DIFFERENT adapter (no promise that it won't throw off interference, as well)
- get some tinfoil
Which is easiest/best to do?
