Getting low signals on any apple device.

I am a new poster so be gentle. I am frustrated with the fact that apple will not let you see low wifi signals. On a PC or android you can see all signals. Is there a way to stop apple for blocking low signals on ios or mac computers. Is there an app or work around I can do?

Welcome to the Mac Forums!

What makes you think that Apple is blocking low signals from being viewed on your Mac or your iOS device? And if the signals are so low that you can't see any indication, how do you know they're being blocked?

Mimigirl7 said:

I am a new poster so be gentle. I am frustrated with the fact that apple will not let you see low wifi signals. On a PC or android you can see all signals. Is there a way to stop apple for blocking low signals on ios or mac computers. Is there an app or work around I can do?

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Hi Minigirl - a second welcome to the forum!

I'd have to agree w/ Chscag, i.e. we need more information: 1) What Apple devices are you talking about (i.e. Apple computers, iPads, etc. - OS X and/or iOS); 2) What is your Wi-Fi setup and does all devices you use behave similarly; 3) What is the distance from your 'home router' (my assumption) when you think these signals are low; and 4) When you use these devices on other Wi-Fi networks (e.g. Starbucks or other local 'hot spot), do you experience the same problems? I'll stop there and let your respond. Dave

I am sorry but it is a know fact that apple backs low signals to protect the quality of apple product. Apple hates complainers. It I have an apple MacBook Pro next to a pc the pc will have 5 wifi compared to Apples one. It is the same with ios verses android. Maybe I am asking the ring forum. I understand why apple policy is to only show wifi that is good signal. I just wish apple would give me choices and I am sure there is a work around. Does anyone know one?

I'm sorry but it is NOT a "known fact." Produce your documentation of this "known fact."

Mimigirl7 said:

I am sorry but it is a know fact that apple backs low signals to protect the quality of apple product.

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If it's a "known fact"...then this sort of info should have been written about many times by multiple reputable sources. Can you please provide a link? I'm alway's interested in learning/reading new things.

Thanks,

- Nick

Mimigirl7 said:

I am sorry but it is a know fact that apple backs low signals to protect the quality of apple product. Apple hates complainers. It I have an apple MacBook Pro next to a pc the pc will have 5 wifi compared to Apples one. It is the same with ios verses android. Maybe I am asking the ring forum. I understand why apple policy is to only show wifi that is good signal. I just wish apple would give me choices and I am sure there is a work around. Does anyone know one?

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Hi again Minigirl - seems like one of the mods created a new thread for you - great!

First, you did not provide most of the information asked in my previous post - it would help.

Second, to address some of your issues above, let me just question a few statements:

Mimigirl7 said:

I am sorry but it is a know fact that apple backs low signals to protect the quality of apple product. Apple hates complainers.

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How do you know what is quoted immediately above - do you have a source, a link, or other information that proves your point - don't think so?

Mimigirl7 said:

...It I have an apple MacBook Pro next to a pc the pc will have 5 wifi compared to Apples one. It is the same with ios verses android.

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I'm one room away from my Apple router and my MBPro and my iPad 2 shows full Wi-Fi signals - are you stating that you have an Apple laptop & a PC next to each other and the Wi-Fi signals are vastly different?

Mimigirl7 said:

...Maybe I am asking the ring forum. I understand why apple policy is to only show wifi that is good signal. I just wish apple would give me choices and I am sure there is a work around. Does anyone know one?

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Not sure what you mean by 'ring forum'? Also, the signal issue has been discussed. Please address some of my previous requests and be clearer on your statements - Dave

If it's only one device you've experienced this with (you say "It is the same with ios verses android", but give no indication you actually have an iOS device), you've probably just got a device with a duff WiFi antenna (it would be interesting to see what WiFi signals your MBP could detect if you Bootcamped Windows or Linux onto it, I dare say they'd be exactly the same)... Either that, or your router has some black spots; try moving your MBP around your house a bit. It doesn't make sense to extrapolate one instance of difficulty out to all devices made by the particular manufacturer in question.

RadDave said:

Not sure what you mean by 'ring forum'?

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I think they meant to say "the wrong forum"...

Why would you want to use a weak signal wifi anyway?

My troll alarm is ringing...

MacInWin said:

My troll alarm is ringing...

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Yep - my thought too after some follow-up posts w/ poor grammar/spelling - probably a kid - but my guess and may be wrong?
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MacInWin said:

My troll alarm is ringing...

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My sentiments also. Let's kill this thread as it's getting absolutely nowhere.