Wifi stops working when dongle plugged in?

[mdwsta4]

Has anyone else encountered this problem? Just noticed it happening on mine regardless of which port I plug the USB-C adapter into. Came across this video and thread on Reddit which seems to be the same problem I'm having.

https://www.reddit.com/r/macbookpro/comments/5b54nl/new_macbook_pro_has_problems_with_wifi_while/

Is anyone else having this problem? Is there a fix?

 

[fs454]

It's a shielding issue with low-cost accessories or cables. What are you using that's giving you the issue?

 

[Apple_Robert]

This has been hashed and rehashed on the forum in numerous threads (re: the video linked). If you do a forum search, you should be able to find the applicable threads.

Not all adapters are of the same quality. As such. there can be some interference bleed through (if you will) at times between the adapter and the wifi signal.

 

[Howard2k]

If you can, use 5GHz on your wifi.

 

[mdwsta4]

I'm currently using these Rankie adapters from Amazon. Not sure if the Nonda adapters I returned had the same problem and I might have not noticed.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EL4PVFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's a shielding issue with low-cost accessories or cables. What are you using that's giving you the issue?

Sorry, went back two pages and didn't see anything nor do I recall seeing any threads about it during other visits to this forum. When I did a google search the Reddit thread was the only one that came up (along with the video).

This has been hashed and rehashed on the forum in numerous threads (re: the video linked). If you do a forum search, you should be able to find the applicable threads.

Not all adapters are of the same quality. As such. there can be some interference bleed through (if you will) at times between the adapter and the wifi signal.

Stupid question, but how do I do that? I have **** Verizon (non FIOS) internet so I doubt I'd be able to.

If you can, use 5GHz on your wifi.

 

[Howard2k]

I'm currently using these Rankie adapters from Amazon. Not sure if the Nonda adapters I returned had the same problem and I might have not noticed.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EL4PVFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Sorry, went back two pages and didn't see anything nor do I recall seeing any threads about it during other visits to this forum. When I did a google search the Reddit thread was the only one that came up (along with the video).



Stupid question, but how do I do that? I have **** Verizon (non FIOS) internet so I doubt I'd be able to.

I would call them and ask. I'm not sure which equipment they use.

 

[fs454]

I'm currently using these Rankie adapters from Amazon. Not sure if the Nonda adapters I returned had the same problem and I might have not noticed.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EL4PVFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just use the Apple USB C to USB adapters. They're issue-free and only cost a dollar or two more. I think the USB-C market and the notebooks themselves need to mature a bit before you can trust adapters like that - so far all of the cable-free adapters have had shielding issues as far as I've seen.

 

[BiteSizeThumb]

I'm currently using these Rankie adapters from Amazon. Not sure if the Nonda adapters I returned had the same problem and I might have not noticed.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EL4PVFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Sorry, went back two pages and didn't see anything nor do I recall seeing any threads about it during other visits to this forum. When I did a google search the Reddit thread was the only one that came up (along with the video).



Stupid question, but how do I do that? I have **** Verizon (non FIOS) internet so I doubt I'd be able to.

I just ordered these online so I'll let you know how mine turn out, however people who have been reviewing them specifically have said that they've had issues with WiFi when using that specific dongle brand.