Then boot into Recovery Mode by holding CMD + R during startup. You'll find the instructions for this here and an NVRAM reset, instructions here. These steps will tell if you that's the case.įirst try an SMC Reset. I suspect that this is a hardware issue that needs repaired. Now check System Preferences > Network againĬan you specify which Mac model & year you're using?.Networksetup -setnetworkserviceenabled Wi-Fi onĪ popup will prompt you for your password - enter it and click on the Modify Configuration button Assuming this is what happens, let's try enabling it as follows: This denotes that it is currently disabled. Now, in the list that appears I assume you will see an asterisk (*) next to the Wi-Fi service. Enter your password (note you will not see the cursor move, nor the characters appear on the screen).Sudo networksetup -listallnetworkservices Let's confirm what macOS believes the status of your Wi-Fi service is. Now, assuming you still have the problem after already booting into Safe Mode and running Apple Hardware Test, let's proceed with the following course of action. Once you've booted into Safe Mode, let us know how you went. Check System Preferences > Network again.Exit Safe Mode by restarting your Mac as normal.do you see the Wi-Fi option in System Preferences > Network?) Let go of the Shift key when you see the login window (NOTE: If you have FileVault enabled you may need to log in twice).Immediately press the Shift key and keep it down.This will try and run diagnostics from the internet instead, so you will need to allow more time for it to complete.įollow these steps to boot your Mac into Safe Mode: Note 2: If pressing and holding the D key at Step 3 doesn't work, start again at Step 1 and, at Step 3 press and hold both the Option D keys instead. Take a note of the results and report back. Note 1: The extended test will take some time. Take a note of the result and report back.
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