MacBook Pro won’t connect to Wi-Fi, with correct password. Error: “The Wi-Fi network requires a WPA2 password”

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I'm trying to connect to my home Wi-Fi. When I enter the correct password, I get the message

The Wi-Fi network requires a WPA2 password

I verified the password is correct in my router configuration.

I am using a 2017 MacBook Pro, running macOS Mojave 10.14.2.

I restarted my modem/router combo, restarted my MacBook, tried removing the home Wi-Fi and re-adding it (under System Preferences → Networks → Advanced → Preferred Networks), and changed the Wi-Fi password. Nothing works. My Wi-Fi name (SSID) doesn't have any special characters either.

I have another 2015 MacBook Pro and an iPhone that can connect to my home Wi-Fi with no problems. So, it seems issue seems to be particular to this device (the 2017 MacBook Pro) in combination with my home network. This device has no problems connecting to other Wi-Fi networks (it works successfully at my office, at the airport, other homes, etc.)

How do I resolve it?

Best Answer

I had the same issue like you and I found a solution. In my case I have connected a USB 3.0 hub to my 2018 Mac mini, so macOS adds this hub like other network settings.

If you disconnect you hub or another device that macOS detects like a network port, the WiFi works fine, but to remain connected with the hub or some device, go to System Preferences/Network and set inactive the devices that show this window (USB, Hub, Thunderbolt, etc.), and with this now my WiFi works fine.