WI-FI question

[AgeOfSpiracles]

any work/repair would have been done by the IT department so it’s unlikely that they damaged something.

That is an extremely generous assumption.

 

[prasinos1]

I have just replaced the wireless card but still the wifi is turned off

 

[prasinos1]

I have replaced the Wi-Fi card but still doesn’t work. Is there anything else that could go wrong that could stop it from working? Thanks

 

[Bigwaff]

I have replaced the Wi-Fi card but still doesn’t work. Is there anything else that could go wrong that could stop it from working? Thanks

Replaced w/ what card? Be specific. Brand, model, specs, etc.

As previously suggested, you need to revert to a version of Mac OS supported by your 2009 iMac (w/out OCLP involved). Eliminate all those 'upgrade' variables. If the installed WiFi card doesn't work on a supported version of Mac OS then it's either the card or an issue w/ the logic board.

Have you tried resetting PRAM or SMC on boot?

Mac behaving strangely? Here’s the correct way to reset NVRAM and SMC

Learn how to reset NVRAM, PRAM and SMC on Intel Macs, and what Apple silicon Macs do differently. Includes model-specific troubleshooting steps and when resets actually help.

www.macworld.com

 

[prasinos1]

Replaced w/ what card? Be specific. Brand, model, specs, etc.

As previously suggested, you need to revert to a version of Mac OS supported by your 2009 iMac (w/out OCLP involved). Eliminate all those 'upgrade' variables. If the installed WiFi card doesn't work on a supported version of Mac OS then it's either the card or an issue w/ the logic board.

Have you tried resetting PRAM or SMC on boot?

Mac behaving strangely? Here’s the correct way to reset NVRAM and SMC

Learn how to reset NVRAM, PRAM and SMC on Intel Macs, and what Apple silicon Macs do differently. Includes model-specific troubleshooting steps and when resets actually help.

www.macworld.com

The iMac had Sierra when they gave it to me and the Wi-Fi was not working too. As for the Wi-Fi card it’s a Model: ARSBXB92. I will try resetting the PRAM and SMC thank you

 

[Bigwaff]

The iMac had Sierra when they gave it to me and the Wi-Fi was not working too. As for the Wi-Fi card it’s a Model: ARSBXB92. I will try resetting the PRAM and SMC thank you

I can related to the need to understand why the internal WiFi card doesn't work.. but why not just buy a $25 USB WiFi dongle and move on?

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[prasinos1]

I can related to the need to understand why the internal WiFi card doesn't work.. but why not just buy a $25 USB WiFi dongle and move on?

Edimax Wi-Fi 5 Nano 802.11ac AC1200 Dual-Band Adapter for PC, Wireless AC USB Adapter Dongle, Up to 867Mbps (5GHz) / 300Mbps (2.4GHz) Fast Transfer, Win 11 Plug-n-Play, Mac OS, Linux, EW-7822ULC

World's smallest AC1200 USB wireless adapter with MU-MIMO is here. Save space and your host device's battery life with smart features on the EDIMAX EW-7822ULC nano dual band AC1200 MU-MIMO USB adapter. This tiny dongle supports dual-band for speeds up to 867Mbps (5GHz) and up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) ...

www.amazon.com

Yes you are probably right it's just that it's puzzling as to what could possibly be wrong.