Question regarding WiFi connection (2010 macbook pro)

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jgfromspacejgfromspace
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in Genius Bar edited January 2014
i just have a quick mac OSX question regrading wireless internet connections.



I have a 2010 macbook pro and when i close it, i lose my wifi connection. Then when i open it up i have to wait several seconds before it connects again.



Is there any way to keep my wifi connection activated while the laptop is closed?



I appreciate the help.

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  • Reply 1 of 4
    Marvinmarvin Posts: 15,585moderator
    If you mean stopping it going to sleep, you need to put it in clamshell mode by plugging in a USB keyboard/mouse.
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    nvidia2008nvidia2008 Posts: 9,262member
    I used a software solution in the past, InsomniaX. Try the software solutions mentioned at this site: http://onsoftware.en.softonic.com/5-...r-mac-sleeping
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    rokcet scientistrokcet scientist Posts: 962member
    Try Caffeine, it keeps your MBP's motherboard and HD awake (spinning), and prevents your screen from dimming. Also when you close the lid/screen. When you activate it (with one click in the menubar) it overrides your System Preferences settings (Energy Saver). It is toggled with a mini icon in the right hand side of your menubar.



    Convenient for when you e.g. need your MBP to do hours of rendering, or of uninterrupted up- or downloading large files, etc.: you can simply close the lid while it continues doing its assigned jobs, instead of going to sleep, halting all processes in mid-stream, and interrupting connections after its preset time has passed.

    I would suggest to use Caffeine only when your MBP is connected to the charger.
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    marvfoxmarvfox Posts: 2,275member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Rokcet Scientist View Post


    Try Caffeine, it keeps your MBP's motherboard and HD awake (spinning), and prevents your screen from dimming. Also when you close the lid/screen. When you activate it (with one click in the menubar) it overrides your System Preferences settings (Energy Saver). It is toggled with a mini icon in the right hand side of your menubar.



    Convenient for when you e.g. need your MBP to do hours of rendering, or of uninterrupted up- or downloading large files, etc.: you can simply close the lid while it continues doing its assigned jobs, instead of going to sleep, halting all processes in mid-stream, and interrupting connections after its preset time has passed.

    I would suggest to use Caffeine only when your MBP is connected to the charger.



    I guess you are a second hand comedian
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