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Some of my friends who recently updated their Mac to macOS Sierra have reported that Wi-Fi has become rather slow after the software update. It’s a minor issue which can be easily fixed with a few quick tips.

Remove Existing Wi-Fi Preferences in macOS Sierra: This is going to involve removing some system. Next, click on the WiFi option in the left pane and then click on the Advanced button (See image below). On the next screen, click on the WiFi tab (in case you are not already there) and then click on the WiFi Network (in Preferred Networks window) that you want to remove from your Mac (See image below).

Have you also faced with the slow WiFi issue after the macOS Sierra update? Follow these tips to speed up the ailing Wi-Fi on your Mac.

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Solution #1 Quick Round-Up

  • First up, you need to power off the router. (Check out if there is any request for the update.)
  • Turn off Bluetooth and WiFi as well
  • Reboot your Mac
  • Once your Mac has restarted, power on the router and turn on Wi-Fi

Solution #2 De-Select Proxies

Step #1. Head over to System Preferences.

Off

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Step #2. Click on Network.

Step #3. Click on Advanced.

Step #4. Click on Proxies Tab → Now, you have to uncheck the box ticked under Select Protocol → Click on OK followed by Apply.

Solution #3 Reset Network to Default

Resetting network configuration to factory setting on your Mac can help you fix the slow-moving Wi-Fi.

Step #1. Turn off WiFi. Then, you need to unplug network connection.

Step #2. In Finder on your Mac Click GO type path: /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration

Step #3. Then, you have to rename preferences.plist to preferences.plist.bak

Step #4. Reboot your Mac.

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Now, a new preferences.plist will be created and the network configuration will be reset to factory default.

Solution #4 Remove the existing Wi-Fi preferences

If the first two solutions haven’t worked in fixing the problem, remove the existing Wi-Fi preferences. As it will get rid of system configuration files, you must back up your Mac before going ahead with the process.

Step #1. To begin with, quit the apps in question.

Step #2. Next, you have to turn off the troubled apps using the WiFi menu. Then, turn off Wi-Fi as well.

Step #3. Now, open the Go folder and choose Go to folder.

Step #4. Next, you have to enter: /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/

Step #5. Up next, you have to select the files mentioned below.

com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
com.apple.network.eapolclient.configuration.plist
com.apple.wifi.message-tracer.plist
NetworkInterfaces.plist
preferences.plist

Step #6. Next, delete these files by simply moving them to the trash. Just in case, you don’t want to remove them, you can keep them in a separate folder.

Step #7. Next, you need to reboot your Mac. Once, it has been restarted, turn on Wi-Fi again and the apps from the Wi-Fi menu.

Check out! WiFi should start working properly.

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That’s done!

macOS Sierra with smart features such as Auto-Unlock and Universal Clipboard is inarguably the biggest ever update. I’m sure you must be loving it a lot.

Do you have any tips to speed up WiFi in macOS Sierra? We would be really glad to know them in the comment box.

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Connect to Wi-Fi

You can use the Wi-Fi menu to quickly connect to a nearby wireless network.

  1. Click the Wi-Fi icon ( or ) in the menu bar.
  2. If Wi-Fi is off, choose 'Turn Wi-Fi on.'
  3. Select a nearby Wi-Fi network from the list.

If you don't see your network listed, make sure it's nearby and that others can connect to it. It could also be a 'hidden' network. You can connect to a hidden network by choosing 'Join other network' and entering the name of the network you're trying to use.

The strength of each nearby network is shown next to its name. More darkened bars indicate a stronger network connection.

Enter your password

Networks that have a lock icon next to their name require a password. After you select your network, enter the network password when you're prompted. If you don't know the network password, check with the owner of the Wi-Fi network you're trying to join.

Use a cellular device as your Wi-Fi connection

Depending on your cellular plan, your iPhone or iPad with cellular can share its Internet connection with your Mac. When your iOS device is configured properly and is near your Mac, it appears in the Wi-Fi menu as an available connection.

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When you select a cellular device as your Internet connection, the menu icon changes to indicate your Mac is currently linked to the device ( ).

Turn Wi-Fi on or off

If you're in an environment where Wi-Fi isn't permitted (like on some airline flights) you can quickly turn off Wi-Fi from this menu.

  1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar.
  2. Choose 'Turn Wi-Fi off.'

When Wi-Fi is turned off, the menu icon changes to and empty indicator ( ). When you're ready to use Wi-Fi again, click the menu icon and choose 'Turn Wi-Fi on.' Then connect to the network you want to join if your Mac doesn't join it automatically.

If you don't see the Wi-Fi menu

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You can enable and disable the Wi-Fi menu from the Network pane of System Preferences.

  1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
  2. Click Network in the System Preferences window.
  3. Select Wi-Fi in the list of available network connections.
  4. Select (check) the option to 'Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar.'

Create a network

If you want to create a temporary Wi-Fi connection between your Mac and another device, you can create your own network from the Wi-Fi menu.

  1. Click the Wi-Fi menu and choose Create Network.
  2. Enter the details for your network, such as a network name and channel

When you create a computer-to-computer network, the menu icon changes to show a computer (). When you're done, click the Wi-Fi menu again and choose Disconnect to close the network you created.