Can't connect Mac to home network
My wife uses a Mac laptop from work, but I can't get it connected to the internet at home. She is able to connect at work, both direct connect and wireless. At work the wireless just kicks in, no changes to make.
It's a iBook G4 and I've looked at some settings but can't get it connected, even with a direct network connection.
I have your basic network at home, three computers, LinkSys router, 1 PC on wireless which works fine.
I am a green-horn when it comes to Macs, so need some hand holding.
I saw lots of posts on this but couldn't use any of them to get it going for me. Thanks
It's a iBook G4 and I've looked at some settings but can't get it connected, even with a direct network connection.
I have your basic network at home, three computers, LinkSys router, 1 PC on wireless which works fine.
I am a green-horn when it comes to Macs, so need some hand holding.
I saw lots of posts on this but couldn't use any of them to get it going for me. Thanks
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I opened the wireless icon and then "Open Internet Connect", then the AirPort icon, then selected "Other"
I entered by network id and pw, which is 093174, 93174. This is a five year old WireAccessPoint, from Sony, model PWCA-A100. Maybe it's too old for the Mac.
It tried to connect but said "There was an error joining the AirPort network 093174"
I entered by network id and pw, which is 093174, 93174. This is a five year old WireAccessPoint, from Sony, model PWCA-A100. Maybe it's too old for the Mac.
It tried to connect but said "There was an error joining the AirPort network 093174"
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--> By default, join - - Preferred
- the only option is "A specific network", so there is no " + " to add to my network.
It is WEP.
I connected to Linksys but don't know where to disable encryption
- the only option is "A specific network", so there is no " + " to add to my network.
It is WEP.
I connected to Linksys but don't know where to disable encryption
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I have my documentation for the WAP, all it talks about is connecting to Windows 98, ME, XP, so maybe the MAC can't talk to it.
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it's got to be my WAP if the iBook connects to wireless at work. Maybe it's time for an upgrade.
William
Hunt around for the option to disable encryption .. or leave the password blank .. and YES.. a newer Wireless Router would probably be an improvement ..
Hunt around for the option to disable encryption .. or leave the password blank .. and YES.. a newer Wireless Router would probably be an improvement ..
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eoinosullivan, in the Linksys router user guide (online), I searched on Encryption and came up empty.
What model exactly is the Linksys router?
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Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
Ok - that's not where your wireless problems lie, as that's not a wireless enabled device.
What is the make and model of your wireless access point?
What is the make and model of your wireless access point?
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Sony, model PWCA-A100
I've not been able to find any reference to that device working with OS X. You may need to purchase a newer wireless access point to provide wireless access to the laptop.
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Dr, ok, I think that's the answer. Thanks for the research and suggestions.
Bill
Bill
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ethernet connected . . . trying Wireless now.
Thanks