I have an iMac using Snow Leopard. I use my apartment public w-fi and it has worked fine up to a few months back. It started dropping wi-fi no matter where the Mac was positioned in the apartment while my PC and a few other tablets worked fine consistently (tried them at times when the Mac stopped to a several minute crawl or gave me message of no connection).
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posted by snap_dragon
on Apr 19, 2013 -
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My old PC laptop runs perfectly as do any tablets on my apt public wi-fi. The iMac computer (Snow Leopard), slows to a halt and won't get to pages after a few times. I have done several things such as reset PRAM, gone to /Library/Preferences and moved all the files in the System Configuration folder to the Trash, and restarted Mac...The second bit helped for a week and now it is doing it again, no matter what browser. MacKeeper says the computer is alright, and airport utility just tells me I am connected to the internet. (I've done the reconnecting and assistant and diagnostics but nada...) I cannot figure this out and I have scoured the net. If somebody was downloading a ton on it, I would at least understand but any other devices work fine. My husband wants throw it out the window. Any ideas?
posted by chicaboom
on Jan 4, 2013 -
18 answers
I have a newer Macbook Pro and whenever I move it around my house, Airport stops working and won't work again until I reboot. What gives?
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posted by deern the headlice
on Nov 2, 2012 -
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Help me diagnose problems with my Macs/Apple TV now that I have an XFinity wireless router please!
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posted by bodgy
on Feb 25, 2012 -
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I've replaced an aging iMac with 3 external drives hanging off of it with a Macbook Pro with the same 3 external drives hanging off of it.
The setup also includes a cable modem and a Time Capsule.
Right now the drives are in daisychained Firewire mode.
I'm looking for a way to connect the drives to my wifi network so I can eliminate the need to plug the first drive into the laptop? Staying with Firewire would be nice, but it's not a deal breaker.
posted by justcorbly
on Nov 4, 2011 -
7 answers
Is 200 MB enough? I got an Ipod Touch for my birthday. It does have WiFi access but I don't want to have to run into a cafe every time I need to look something up online. So I'm in the market for a mobile WiFi hotspot and a wireless data plan. The cheapest plans available -- and I'm all about the cheap -- typically offer you c. 200 MB a month.
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posted by jason's_planet
on Jul 17, 2011 -
15 answers
Apple Time Capsule or other Wifi Access point for Time Machine backups? (also when do you think Time Machine refresh will occur?)
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posted by bottlebrushtree
on Jan 24, 2011 -
12 answers
I have never set up wireless internet before. I'm going to college later this week. There's internet in my dorms, but no WiFi. What do I need to set up WiFi in my room?
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posted by JimBennett
on Aug 29, 2010 -
23 answers
What's the best way to set things up so my wife can edit our iPhoto library (currently on the iMac) from a new MacBook that I plan to buy?
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posted by wheat
on Mar 12, 2010 -
4 answers
Mini displayport to DVI adapter stops 802.11g from working? What?! We have a Macbook5,1 which is plugged into a 21" Dell LCD using the Monoprice mini displayport to DVI adapter. When the displayport is unplugged wireless works perfectly. When it's plugged in, the wireless NIC remains associated to the WAP but there is instant 100% packet loss.
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posted by thewalrus
on Feb 9, 2010 -
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Does anyone own one of the new dual band Airport Extremes, using it to access a USB Hard Drive externally, and use Windows 7? If so, how is it working for you? Because it's not working real great for me at the moment. If you're a WiFi guru or you have a perfectly functioning AE with a similar setup, please help me out!
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posted by Effigy2000
on Feb 4, 2010 -
13 answers
Internet browsing(wifi) painfully slow on a refurbished Macbook Pro. Similar refurbished Macbook Pro(same specs) seems to work just fine.
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posted by prufrock
on Jan 12, 2010 -
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I'm having wifi troubles with my MacBook, and the lack of connectivity for the weekend gave me the shakes. Help me before the withdrawal gets worse!
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posted by COBRA!
on Dec 7, 2009 -
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I'm wondering if there are Apple-imposed limitations that would prevent this no-brainer iPhone app from being created. I'd love to be able to go to one place on my iPhone to turn off/on all the power-sucking tidbits: WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, etc. As it is now, you have to drill down through all parts of the interface to access that stuff. Does Apple allow an app to access the WiFi on/off function, for instance?
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posted by DandyRandy
on Aug 19, 2009 -
9 answers
Is it possible use an Apple Airport Extreme base station or Time Capsule to extend a Verizon MiFi's wireless network?
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posted by ewagoner
on Aug 4, 2009 -
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Experiences running iTunes off an Airdisk--particularly when things go wrong?
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posted by yesno
on Jul 13, 2009 -
4 answers
Help extending a wireless network? I have a Time Capsule acting as my primary wifi base station. It's in the living room, attached to the only DSL line in the house. It has a great signal all over the house...except of course in my office, in the back room. Any good ideas how to extend the network back there? A few more details inside.
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posted by barnone
on Sep 15, 2008 -
10 answers
Should I buy a computer today (the last day of the apple promotion) and/or is my landlord required to provide me with a stable wifi signal if it is included in the lease?
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posted by Nickel
on Sep 15, 2008 -
12 answers
Is it possible to connect two macs via ethernet (to share files back and forth on their wired LAN), but both be connected to the internet wirelessly at the same time using airport? (an airport extreme is connected to DSL on the lower level of the apartment). If so, how?
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posted by lonemantis
on Dec 8, 2007 -
19 answers
Is there any way to attach an external WiFi antenna to a latest-model 15" Powerbook without voiding the warranty?
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posted by ggypsy
on Nov 16, 2005 -
3 answers
Anyone using third-party wireless cards with a G4? I see there are third-party drivers available for some cards. Anyone successfully using these?
posted by mzurer
on Sep 7, 2005 -
5 answers
I need help with my parent's iBook (OS 9.2). They want wireless internet but there's no PC-card slot, nor an "under the keyboard" option. There is a USB port. Anybody know of a $20 USB-adapter that will work with OS 9. I already know about the
AeroPad, but that sucker is $70!
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posted by zpousman
on Jul 15, 2005 -
8 answers
My Airport Extreme Base Station claims I am connected to the Internet via Ethernet, and yet I am not.
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posted by McIntaggart
on Jul 7, 2005 -
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I have an iBook and an old Lexmark laser printer with an Axis print server. The computer has historically talked to the printer via Appletalk over my Ethernet network. Now I'm trying to go wireless.
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posted by adamrice
on Jun 18, 2005 -
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I'm confused by the wifi card possibilities for an Apple iBook set up to run Yellow Dog. I was thinking of installing that particular open source OS, but then realized I'd lose my Airport Extreme support. Isn't the Airport the only card supported by the iBook hardware, or is there some way to finagle YD to run a third party wi card?
posted by inksyndicate
on Sep 15, 2004 -
5 answers
