How to fix Wi-Fi problems on Ventura

macOS Ventura Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Guide: Recover Your Network Connection

Since Apple officially released macOS Ventura on October 24, 2022, many users have encountered Wi-Fi connectivity problems after upgrading. This article will guide you through troubleshooting these common network failures.

Diagnosing the causes of macOS Ventura network problems

Network connections depend on many factors, including routers, network environments, and computer settings. Some applications may also interfere with Wi-Fi connections. Before troubleshooting Ventura Wi-Fi issues, please check the following:

1. Test multiple applications: If a specific browser or application causes Wi-Fi to stop working, the problem may be with those applications. Try using other applications that require an internet connection and restart the problematic application if they work properly. If there is a problem with the browser, clear its history.
2. Switch to another network: This helps troubleshoot router issues. If you can connect to another network, try restarting or resetting your router.
3. Scan the network environment: Use applications such as WiFi Explorer to scan the surrounding network for any problems, such as channel congestion or low signal strength.
4. Uninstalling firewall and VPN apps: Some users report uninstalling applications like Little Snitch can solve Wi-Fi issues on Ventura. If you have similar applications installed, try uninstalling them.

Solve Ventura Wi-Fi issues

If the above steps do not find a critical issue, the problem may be on your Mac. Please try the following:

Restart your Mac

Restarting your Mac may be the easiest solution:

1. Click the Apple logo in the menu bar.
2. Click "Restart".
3. After the Mac restarts, connect to Wi-Fi.

Switch Wi-Fi switch

Disable Wi-Fi and enable it again:

1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar or open System Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Turn off Wi-Fi.
3. After a few seconds, turn on Wi-Fi again.

Forgot Wi-Fi network (temporary)

Forgot the current network and reconnect:

1. Open System Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Under Network, select your network and click the minus button.
3. Click "Remove" to forget this network.
4. Wait for a few seconds and then reconnect to the same network.

Check for macOS updates

Latest macOS updates usually contain patches to fix known issues:

1. Open System Settings and go to General.
2. Select Software Update.
3. Wait for a few seconds until your Mac checks for updates.
4. If an update is available, click "Upgrade now".

Clear the DNS cache

If Wi-Fi is slow, clearing the DNS cache may help. This can be done in one click with CleanMyMac X:

1. Open CleanMyMac X via Setapp.
2. Go to "maintenance".
3. Select Clear DNS cache.
4. Click "Run".

Delete redundant DNS addresses

Do this only if you know your DNS server and have enough expertise. Delete unnecessary DNS servers:

1. Open System Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Click "Details" next to your network.
3. Go to the "DNS" tab.
4. Use the minus button to delete all DNS addresses, leaving only 8.8.8.8.8. If there is no 8.8.8.8, add it with the plus button.
5. Click OK.
6. Close System Settings and reconnect to your network.

Delete old open networks

Delete an insecure open network:

1. Open CleanMyMac X via Setapp.
2. Go to Privacy and click Scan.
3. Click "Wi-Fi Network".
4. Select Open Network (you can also view them before deleting).
5. Click "Remove".

Reset network settings

Reset network settings on your Mac:

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu, click Go to > Go to Folder.
3. Paste the following path: /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration
4. Locate and delete the following files: com.apple.airport.preferences.plist com.apple.network.eapolclient.configuration.plist com.apple.wifi.message-tracer.plist NetworkInterfaces.plist preferences.plist
5. Restart your Mac and try to reconnect to your network.

Reset NVRAM/PRAM and SMC on Intel Mac

(This step does not apply to Apple Silicon computers)

Reset NVRAM/PRAM:

1. Turn off the Mac.
2. Press and hold the Option Command PR key for about 20 seconds and restart the Mac.
3. Release the button and try to connect to Wi-Fi after the Mac boots up.

Reset SMC:

1. Turn off the Mac.
2. Press and hold the Shift Control Option power button for about 15 seconds.
3. Release the button and turn on the Mac.
4. Try connecting to Wi-Fi.

Downgrade to Monterey

If all methods are invalid, consider temporarily downgrading to macOS Monterey until Apple fixes the issue in Ventura.

Use assistive tools to fix Wi-Fi issues

Tools like WiFi Explorer and CleanMyMac X can help you solve problems more effectively. Setapp provides subscription services for these apps and offers a free 7-day trial.

Hope the above steps can help you solve macOS Ventura Wi-Fi issues.

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