Problems Connecting to WKU WiFi (macOS)

Summary

Instructions for resetting macOS preferences if joining WKU's WiFi networks fail.

Body

Issue/Question

When I attempt to connect to WKU-WIRELESS or WKU-SECURE, I get an error message:

The Wi-Fi network "[WKU-WIRELESS or WKU-SECURE]" could not be joined.

Try moving closer to the wireless router. Alternatively, run Wireless Diagnostics to troubleshoot.

Environment

  • macOS

Cause

If the signal is weak, the error may be accurate. However, if the signal is strong, a system preference file may be corrupted.

Resolution

  1. Quit all applications.
  2. Click (Apple menu).
  3. Select System Preferences... .
  4. Click Network.
  5. Select Wi-Fi.
  6. Click Turn Wi-Fi Off.
  7. Open Finder.
  8. Click Go.
  9. Select Go to Folder... .
  10. Enter:
    /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/
    
  11. 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
  12. Click (Apple menu).
  13. Select Restart... .
  14. Click Restart.
  15. Once rebooted, login as normal.
  16. Turn Wi-Fi on and join the desired Wi-Fi network again.

Details

Details

Article ID: 2765
Created
Thu 6/22/17 1:42 PM
Modified
Tue 4/30/19 11:04 AM