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 Wi-Fi is slow, and it seems to be the fault of the router. How can I make it faster? Barring that, is there a better router I could buy? Details inside.
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posted by Greg Nog
on Apr 12, 2013 -
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My rented studio is located right next to the main house, but the wifi signal coming from my landlord is very weak. What can I do that won't inconvenience my landlord?
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posted by acidic
on Apr 1, 2013 -
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I'm moving house next weekend and new place does not have WiFi. It's a six month lease and I'll probably be moving out of the country after that. I use a lot of internet (streaming music, downloading podcasts, films, sending large files, using cloud services, etc.) and so I need something unlimited or pretty near it. Everything I'm seeing online so far is either too much £ for too little internet (£20 for 2GB per month, seriously??) or too much commitment (12-18 month contracts for phone, broadband and TV). I only need internet. What are my options, if any? Thanks!
posted by iamkimiam
on Mar 9, 2013 -
11 answers
At work I have a laptop (running Windows XP) that connects to the Internet via WiFi. Two other coworkers sit next to and across from me, and they connect the same way. About a year ago, we started experiencing connectivity problems.
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posted by zardoz
on Feb 13, 2013 -
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Local cable internet company wants to blanket my condo tower with WiFi APs to provide universal WiFi access for their subscribers. Will this degrade reception or throughput for existing private WiFi networks belonging to residents?
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posted by wutangclan
on Feb 13, 2013 -
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Trying to set up a new wireless network and running into all kinds of strange problems. Connections dropped every few hours! Some machines work, some don't! Can connect to internet,
can't connect to
router! DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER
(literally). Please help.
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posted by Rhaomi
on Feb 7, 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
Wifi to wired internet: I have access to an open wifi network where I get a forced login page where I have to enter a password and I can access the internet (like starbucks except I only enter a password not a username).
I want be able to share this connection.
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posted by london302
on Jul 2, 2012 -
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TechSupportFilter: Internet connection drops out after five seconds regardless of whether I'm connected via wireless or ethernet
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posted by LSK
on Jun 28, 2012 -
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In two weeks, I start a new telecommuting job, and I need to set up my home office. I'm totally confused about Internet access, though, and I have some questions...
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posted by trillian
on Jun 26, 2012 -
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I have a Nook Tablet from Barnes and noble. Works perfectly at home on our wifi network. I have been on the road for the las few days and can't connect to any of my hotel or airport networks
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posted by TwilightKid
on Jun 5, 2012 -
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I have a Blu-ray player *with an internet browser* that still can't authenticate with my hotel's wifi.
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posted by blueshammer
on May 14, 2012 -
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My laptop (and only my laptop) intermittently fails to see my wi-fi network. Please help me solve the problem.
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posted by afx237vi
on Apr 30, 2012 -
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I just moved. Everyone in the house can connect to the wi-fi. I can not. Am I missing something?
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posted by windbox
on Apr 10, 2012 -
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Network configuration question: I have a desktop with a wifi card, a wireless router, and an external wireless connection I have access to. I want to connect the desktop to the external wireless connection, then connect the wireless router to the desktop, creating a second wireless network with internet access.
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posted by jsturgill
on Mar 18, 2012 -
2 answers
Why does my Mac Pro (desktop) get half the the wireless Internet speed of my MacBook Air, on the same network?
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posted by mark7570
on Jan 27, 2012 -
13 answers
Who are the people or groups that are most effectively lobbying for free public wifi in New York City?
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posted by hermitosis
on Jan 25, 2012 -
3 answers
My internet connection suddenly slowed way down. I've tried all the usual things, but I need some expert advice.
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posted by nickhb
on Dec 14, 2011 -
10 answers
Please help me find the best wireless, simultaneous g/n router that also functions as a print server natively or using Tomato or DD-WRT. More inside-->
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posted by Jackie_Treehorn
on Nov 5, 2011 -
6 answers
I have ATT Wi-Fi Internet (not U-Verse). And I've been running into connectivity issues with the 2WIRE modem that have been plaguing me consistently for the last year. More inside, but just an FYI, I have a Mac.
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posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth
on Sep 7, 2011 -
3 answers
Currently traveling in France and having wifi/internet connection with one of the three laptops we have.
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posted by rmhsinc
on Aug 28, 2011 -
4 answers
Wi-fi filter: can you help me decide how to find the best broadband connection?
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posted by kjl291
on Aug 27, 2011 -
3 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 -
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What's the best/cheapest wireless Internet or mobile broadband plan in Sydney? I want to stop using my 3 Mobile Broadband, but I'm not sure what to replace it with. There's no phone line in my apartment, so that's not an option. I'll mostly be using it for downloading games and music.
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn
on Jun 5, 2011 -
8 answers
Is it possible to turn an original Motorola Droid into a mobile wireless hotspot by rooting it? If so, what's the easiest way to do that?
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posted by Rhaomi
on May 9, 2011 -
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What is the cheapest pre-paid WiFi internet is Australia?
posted by Bacillus
on Apr 15, 2011 -
7 answers
Is there a legal way to set up short-term (1-2 months) internet access without breaking the bank?
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posted by scarylarry
on Mar 29, 2011 -
14 answers
When cars drive by my house, it messes up my TV antenna signal and my Apple TV streaming.
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posted by elpea
on Mar 5, 2011 -
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Internet connection issues in bachelor pad of two pseudo-luddites. Both macs. Both show connection to our dedicated, password protected network. I get internet connection, my housemate doesn't. What's up?
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posted by Lutoslawski
on Mar 2, 2011 -
15 answers
When do device capabilities determine 3G possibilities?
I have two 3G devices, one is consistently nearly 2.5x faster than the other. Is this normal, or is something wrong?
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posted by bricksNmortar
on Jan 6, 2011 -
12 answers
Having a minor freak out about identity theft, and looking for advice on making sure all my online information is as secure as possible.
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posted by goshling
on Jan 5, 2011 -
16 answers
Need help installing WiFi at parent's place in London! Can I get a cable wireless router which will provide WIFI ***and*** at the same time provide a wired link? Thanks for any tips!
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posted by Bwithh
on Dec 26, 2010 -
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Macfilter: If airport is on and I also have an ethernet cable in, which one is it using for internet?
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posted by rileyray3000
on Nov 29, 2010 -
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I live in a student co-op with 17 people, and i have unofficially become the person in charge of improving the internet for our house. I'm looking for advice on how to optimize our setup. Technical details lie within.
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posted by cognitio
on Oct 8, 2010 -
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How can I get pseudo-mobile internet in France for just two months? There are wifi hot spots all over but the prices seem outrageous, presumably the unlimited wifi is only for DSL customers?
I'd happily tether to my N900 or buy a separate GSM modem. Any
recommendations? It seems odd if
Orange's Mobicarte the is the cheapest?
posted by jeffburdges
on Sep 24, 2010 -
5 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 -
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My macbook pro connects to the network, but says there's no internet. My roommate's PC has no problems. What's the deal?
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posted by jander03
on Aug 8, 2010 -
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I'm having a problem with wi-fi at my sister's apartment. Everyone's wi-fi was working except one girl's, so I tried to fix it and hers worked. Suddenly everyone else's stopped working...
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posted by dubadubowbow
on Jun 10, 2010 -
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I'm putting on a small conference, and the place we're using is happy to supply internets if we can supply our own WiFi. What sort of WiFi router or AP do I need to support 50 users simultaneously?
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posted by pivotal
on Apr 6, 2010 -
10 answers
Help me use my wireless router to take advantage of the free wi-fi signal my complex offers.
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posted by no bueno
on Mar 5, 2010 -
18 answers
