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1. Verify WiFi Card Compatibility:

   • First, confirm that your WiFi card is compatible with macOS. Many Hackintosh setups use either a Broadcom or Intel card, and not all models are natively supported by macOS. If you have an Intel card, ensure you're using a supported kext (e.g., itlwm).

2. Update WiFi Kexts:

   • itlwm.kext: If using an Intel WiFi card, make sure you have the latest version of itlwm.kext and HeliPort for Intel-based WiFi. The latest version often fixes compatibility bugs.
   • AirportItlwm.kext: Alternatively, you can use AirportItlwm.kext if you prefer native macOS WiFi handling in the system menu, but be sure to get the version that matches your macOS version.

3. Correct Kext Placement:

   • Ensure that all WiFi kexts are placed correctly in EFI/OC/Kexts and are listed in config.plist under Kernel > Add.
   • If using OpenCore, use ProperTree to "Clean Snapshot" the config.plist after adding kexts to ensure they load correctly.

4. Network Settings Reset:

   • Go to System Preferences > Network and delete any existing WiFi configurations.
   • Re-add WiFi from the list of network services and configure it again to clear any misconfigurations that might have caused the bug.

5. Remove Conflicting Kexts:

   • Remove any redundant or conflicting network kexts, such as older versions of itlwm or AirportItlwm. Conflicting kexts can lead to unexpected WiFi behaviour.

6. Adjust Boot Arguments:

   • Add the boot argument -igfxnohdmi if you have an Intel integrated GPU and are experiencing WiFi connectivity drops. This can help improve overall stability.
   • Add keepsyms=1 and debug=0x100 in boot-args to get more detailed error messages if WiFi continues to malfunction.

7. Test with an Alternative WiFi Dongle (Temporary):

   • If your internal WiFi card remains unstable, consider using a compatible USB WiFi dongle with macOS drivers as a temporary workaround.

Following these steps should help resolve the WiFi bug on your Hackintosh. If the issue persists, try checking the OpenCore or itlwm GitHub pages for any specific compatibility notes related to your macOS version.