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WTF Macbook not connecting to wifi hotspots
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neverskatewsandles
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Jul 2, 2007, 10:22 PM
 
My macbook for some reason just all of a sudden STOPPED connecting to wifi. I have tried several hot spots as well as the wifi at my work and at home. For some reason it keeps saying there was an error joining network so and so...
PLEASE HELP ME!!!
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Jul 3, 2007, 12:53 AM
 
Have you restarted?

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Jul 3, 2007, 05:58 PM
 
Originally Posted by Big Mac View Post
Have you restarted?
Yes several times
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Jul 3, 2007, 06:59 PM
 
I have trouble with some coffee shop's wifi as well, but I can usually dink around and get access.
     
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Jul 3, 2007, 10:31 PM
 
Did you install 10.4.10? If so, did you start experiencing WiFi problems after 10.4.10?
     
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Jul 4, 2007, 06:21 PM
 
Yes and I just recently did it and the wifi acted up soon after.
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Jul 4, 2007, 11:29 PM
 
Some people have reported WiFi issues with 10.4.10.
     
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Jul 5, 2007, 02:30 PM
 
Have you done anything else? Have you deleted your current location and created a new one (or created a new one to use instead of Automatic)? Where does this happen-absolutely everywhere? This could be a keychain issue, or something like the driver not being properly installed. You could try reinstalling 10.4.10 to correct the possible driver problem.

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neverskatewsandles  (op)
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Jul 5, 2007, 07:54 PM
 
It does not work ANY where even when it says its connected. I did not do anything else to the computer. If I where to reinstall 10.4.10 would I lose my files ect?
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Jul 5, 2007, 09:18 PM
 
The OS is completely separate from the user's data and programs. However, if you feel anxious about it, you can do an "Archive and Reinstall" on your computer-that specifically backs up EVERYTHING before reinstalling the OS.

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neverskatewsandles  (op)
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Jul 5, 2007, 09:28 PM
 
Well what is the simplest route to take to get the internet working again?
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Jul 6, 2007, 09:42 AM
 
Have you done what I suggested and created a new location? Deleted your AirPort keychain? Anything else?

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Jul 6, 2007, 10:38 AM
 
Originally Posted by neverskatewsandles View Post
Well what is the simplest route to take to get the internet working again?
waitwaitwait ... you broke the whole Internet? That's a much bigger issue, then
(sorry, couldn't resist)

Try ghporter's suggestions. If those don't work, reinstall the OS, but don't update to 10.4.10. Only 10.4.9 (personally, I'm sticking at 10.4.8, which is what was on my MacBook when I got it ... I don't much trust Apple updates unless they offer something I really need, as they have a history of causing problems on at least one or two models)
     
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Jul 13, 2007, 11:06 AM
 
I have been having problems with wireless AP's since I got the newest Software Update but usually I am able to get connected and it is only a minor inconvenience.
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