WiFi not staying connected, or will not connect:
Try changing your router from WPA2/WPA3 to just WPA2.
Try disabling IPv6: System Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Details -> TCP/IP (tab) -> Configure IPv6 -> Link-Local Only
Try disabling Private WiFi addresses?
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System Settings -> Wi-FI -> Advanced -> Known Networks (remote old entries).
Make sure you have a secure and fairly long WiFi password.
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points:
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Delete all your network settings (you have to manually restore)
o Menu bar -> WiFi icon -> Toggle WiFi "Off"
o Finder -> Go (menu) -> Go to Folder -> /Library/Preferences/System Configuration
o Delete the following files:
- com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
- com.apple.network.identification.plist
- com.apple.network.eapolclient.configuration.plist
- com.apple.wifi.message-tracer.plist
- NetworkInterfaces.plist
- preferences.plist
o Turn WiFi back on (Menu bar -> WiFi icon -> Toggle WiFi "On")
Poorly shielded USB3 devices, cables, or connectors can cause WiFi interference (especially using an old USB2 cable with a USB3 device). As an experiment, disconnect all USB3 devices.
Some cordless phones and baby monitors (yours or a neighbor that is close to your home) sometimes use the 2.4GHz frequencies, and can cause interference.
Interference from Neighbor's WiFi is using the same channels as you.
Finder -> Go (menu) -> Go to folder -> /System/Library/CoreServices/Applications
Launch "Wireless Diagnostics"
Wireless Diagnostics -> Window -> Scan
Find your home WiFi
Check that Noise is a high negative value (-90 is low interference; -30 is high interference)
Check RSSI has low negative values (-34 is fantastic; -50's is still good; -70's not so much).
Check your neighbors channels are not overlapping you or have weak RSSI