Macbook Pro shuts down when closed

SeanSpade · SeanSpade #1 (**permalink**)

06-15-2010, 03:57 PM

Is there a program that allows the Macbook to stay connected to the wireless network so I don't have to wait for it to reconnect and give me issues?

Obviously, when you close it it's like logging off. I hate that.

Is there a way besides insomnia to keep the internet connected to Wifi when closed?

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #2 (**permalink**)

06-15-2010, 04:31 PM

Yes... sort of. You will experience disconnection/sleep momentarily after you close the lid. BUT, if you have a wireless mouse connected you can "wake" the Mac back up by moving the mouse around. I've noticed with my particular MBP (mid-2008) that it works best when I wait about 10 seconds after closing the lid before attempting to wake it up. There are some pretty affordable wireless mice out there. The cheaper ones are going to have a USB receiver that you have to plug into your MB. There are BlueTooth mice, but they are more expensive of course.

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Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,329 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	06-15-2010, 04:31 PM Yes... sort of. You will experience disconnection/sleep momentarily after you close the lid. BUT, if you have a wireless mouse connected you can "wake" the Mac back up by moving the mouse around. I've noticed with my particular MBP (mid-2008) that it works best when I wait about 10 seconds after closing the lid before attempting to wake it up. There are some pretty affordable wireless mice out there. The cheaper ones are going to have a USB receiver that you have to plug into your MB. There are BlueTooth mice, but they are more expensive of course. 16GB iPhone 5, 64GB Wi-Fi only iPad 1st Gen. Reminder: Please include your Mac's specs. This will make it much easier for the other members to assist you.
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Member Since: Dec 04, 2009 Posts: 4	06-15-2010, 03:57 PM Is there a program that allows the Macbook to stay connected to the wireless network so I don't have to wait for it to reconnect and give me issues? Obviously, when you close it it's like logging off. I hate that. Is there a way besides insomnia to keep the internet connected to Wifi when closed?
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