If you’re a macOS Sonoma user and you’re experiencing the frustrating issue of being connected to Wi-Fi but not having internet access, you’re not alone.
This problem can occur for a variety of reasons, but the good news is that there are several solutions that can help you get back online.
In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most common causes of this issue and provide step-by-step instructions on how to fix it.
So, let’s get started and get your internet connection back up and running!
How To Fix MacOS Sonoma Shows Connected But No Internet
1. Restart Your Wi-Fi Router And Modem
Sometimes, the issue can be with your Wi-Fi router or modem. Try restarting both devices and see if it resolves the issue.
- Unplug the power cord from your Wi-Fi router and modem.
- Wait for 30 seconds.
- Plug the power cord back into your Wi-Fi router and modem.
- Wait for the devices to restart and try connecting to the internet again.
2. Check Your Network Settings
Make sure that your Wi-Fi network is selected as the preferred network and that the network settings are correct. You can access these settings by going to System Preferences > Network.
- Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select “System Preferences”.
- Click on “Network”.
- Select “Wi-Fi” from the list of available networks on the left-hand side.
- Make sure that your Wi-Fi network is selected as the preferred network.
- Check that the
3. Reset Your Wi-Fi Settings
If the issue persists, try resetting your Wi-Fi settings.
- Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select “System Preferences”.
- Click on “Network”.
- Select “Wi-Fi” from the list of available networks on the left-hand side.
- Click on the “Advanced” button.
- Click on “Reset Wi-Fi” and confirm the action.
- Try connecting to the internet again.
4. Disable And Re-enable Wi-Fi
Sometimes, simply turning off Wi-Fi and turning it back on can fix the issue.
- Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar.
- Select “Turn Wi-Fi Off”.
- Wait for a few seconds and then select “Turn Wi-Fi On”.
- Try connecting to the internet again.
5. Update Your MacOS
Make sure that your macOS is up to date. You can check for updates by
- Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select “System Preferences”.
- Click on “Software Update”.
- If there are any updates available, click on “Update Now”.
- Wait for the update to download and install.
- Try connecting to the internet again.
6. Use A Different DNS Server
Sometimes, changing your DNS server can help fix the issue.
- Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select “System Preferences”.
- Click on “Network”.
- Select “Wi-Fi” from the list of available networks on the left-hand side.
- Click on the “Advanced” button.
- Click on the “DNS” tab.
- Click on the “+” button to add a new DNS server.
- Enter the IP address of the new DNS server and click “OK”.
- Try connecting to the internet again.
7. Use Network Diagnostics
macOS has a built-in Network Diagnostics tool that can help diagnose and fix network issues. You can access it by holding down the Option key and clicking on the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar.
