• It appears that this problem is being caused by recent macOS updates.
• Disabling AWDL is a short-term fix.
• Apple is reportedly aware of the issue and working on a patch.

You're not alone if you've recently encountered poor Wi-Fi connections or frequent Internet connection drops on your M1 or M2 MacBook at work. Multiple complaints of Wi-Fi connection problems with Apple silicon-powered MacBooks when linked to some business networks have been noted in a recent article.

 According to reports, the problem started after Apple recently published security upgrades for macOS Ventura. There is a temporary remedy for this problem, and the source claims that Apple is developing a more long-lasting solution, however it is unclear when the update will be released.

The information is provided by Meter, a technology firm with headquarters in San Francisco that offers Internet infrastructure for companies. According to the firm, M1 and M2 MacBook users who have used specific office Wi-Fi networks have reported experiencing poor Internet performance, dropped connections during Zoom calls, and complete Wi-Fi connectivity loss. 

According to the report, many Wi-Fi vendors have received complaints about this problem from businesses as well as educational institutions like UCLA in the US. The report claims that the problem is related to Apple's AWDL (Apple Wireless Direct Link) interface, which is used for features like AirDrop and AirPlay.

 According to the business, recent updates to iOS and macOS, which were released on October 24 and November 9 respectively, appear to interfere with the Wi-Fi connection when AWDL is activated. According to Meter, the M1 and M2 MacBook Pro models appear to be the most severely impacted.

 The performance of Wi-Fi appears to improve right away when AWDL is disabled, and Meter's report includes instructions on how to do this. The manufacturer further claims that you won't experience this problem at home because there isn't as much stress placed on your MacBook's Wi-Fi radio as there might be in some commercial setups. Hopefully, Apple will release a more long-lasting fix in a subsequent update.