Mavericks and connecting to wireless networks.

[Yte_Kght]

Wondering is others are experiencing similar issues.

Situation:

My work area has multiple wireless networks and I connect to different ones based on the work that I am doing. There is no channel overlap, so signals from all networks are healthy and functional.

Issue:

Since upgrading to Mavericks, I have noticed that to switch networks, I literally have to turn the Wi-Fi off and back on for the OS to see the 'other networks'. It appears that once connected, the radio latches on to it and does not try to look for other signals. I have also tried the 'join other networks' option, in my case, the list shows up empty, if I manually enter the SSID, I get a message that the 'Network doesn't exist'. If I switch Wi-Fi off and on, the networks will show up and I can pick the one I want and proceed.

Any thoughts/suggestions as to what might be going on.

Thanks.

 

[Kaveman]

Your best option is to let Apple know, via http://www.apple.com/feedback/ it is still the first release, bound to be be minor issues.

 

[oldscribe]

Hi,

I have also tried the 'join other networks' option, in my case, the list shows up empty,

This is most odd, as when I do a search it lists all networks close by as screen shot. Do you have bluetooth on

 

[Yte_Kght]

It is sporadic. Well, happens more often than not.

See attached document with screen shots. The first two were taken within seconds of each other, the third after I turned the Wifi off and then on.

@Kaveman - reporting to apple would be the next step. Wanted to check and see if others were noticing similar issues.
@oldscribe - the screenshots were taken without any bluetooth devices connected. Bluetooth in ON though.

 

[oldscribe]

Hi,

Turn Bluetooth off and test switching networks for a few hours.

 

[Yte_Kght]

in progress ...

Do you think that BT and WiFi are interfering with each other .. ?

Will post my findings later today.

 

[oldscribe]

Hi,

Do you think that BT and WiFi are interfering with each other .. ?

My personal opinion is no.

 

[Yte_Kght]

The problem still exists. BT on or off does not affect the situation.

Any other ideas.

 

[oldscribe]

Hi,

No Bluetooth was my only thought, defiantly follow Kavemans instructions.