Have you ever connected to a Wi-Fi network on your Mac and found yourself constantly switching between different networks, cluttering up your list of saved networks? Fear not, because I'm here to guide you through the simple steps to forget those pesky wireless networks on your Mac.
Firstly, click on the Wi-Fi icon located at the top right corner of your screen. A drop-down menu will appear with a list of available networks. Choose "Open Network Preferences" at the bottom of this list to open up your network settings.
Once you're in the Network Preferences window, locate and select "Wi-Fi" from the list of connections on the left-hand side. You will see a list of all the wireless networks your Mac has connected to previously.
To forget a specific network, simply highlight it by clicking on it once. Then, click on the minus (-) sign located at the bottom of the list. Confirm your action by clicking on the "Remove" button in the popup that appears.
If you want to forget multiple networks at once, you can press and hold the Command key on your keyboard while selecting the networks you wish to remove. Once you have all the networks selected, click on the minus (-) sign and confirm the deletion by clicking on "Remove".
It's essential to remember that forgetting a network will not prevent your Mac from connecting to it in the future. Your Mac will simply treat the network as if it were new, prompting you for the password when you try to connect again.
In case you realize that you need to reconnect to a network you've forgotten, don't worry! You can manually reconnect by selecting the network from the list of available networks in the Wi-Fi drop-down menu. Enter the password, and you'll be reconnected in no time.
For those who prefer using the Terminal for such tasks, you can also forget a Wi-Fi network through a simple command. Open Terminal from Applications > Utilities, and type the following command:
sudo /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport --disassociateThis command will make your Mac forget the network it's currently connected to. Please remember to enter your administrator password when prompted.
In conclusion, managing your list of saved wireless networks on your Mac is an easy task that can help streamline your connectivity experience. By following these steps, you can declutter your network list and ensure that you're only connected to the networks that matter to you.