When you plug it in to ethernet, unless there is a special configuration, it automatically connects. There must be either a hardware failure in the wifi or a miss match in configuration. Have him turn off and then turn of the airport card.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Søren Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 2:09 PM Subject: Re: Problems with wireless network Hi Erik. When he plug in a network cable, it works fine. So I think his IP settings are set correctly. He says he is entering the right key for his wireless networ. I have no ideas about what to do!!! Best regards Søren Jensen Mail & MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ On 12/05/2008, at 21.18, erik burggraaf wrote: > No, it definitely supports g standards. I'm on 54g here and it > works just fine. 11g is very slow, but you should get a > connection. The real puzzle for me is, why is some one using the > oldest slowest standard in the book? > > Naturally you won't find it in the promos that apple supports 11g. > They want you to know they support n because that's the newest > fastest thing. It should be in the tech specks in your manual though. > > Is the computer set up for the right ip configuration? I'm sure > you've thought about that already, but the only reason I can think > of why this wouldn't work is that your ip settings are not right. > > Did you try removing wpa? Try connecting without any security. If > you get joy, re-add the security and see if it fles. If not, then > you'll know it's a security issue. > > Best, > > erik burggraaf > > Certified Technician > Assistive Computing LTD Support and training > Sales department: 888-828-2445 > Support and Training: 888-255-5194 > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Website coming soon > > > > On 12-May-08, at 9:02 AM, Søren Jensen wrote: > >> Hi. >> >> Are you sure that the Apple supports 11 g? My friends router >> supports 11 g, and the settings are set to wpa, but he still got a >> timeout... I have searched on Google, and it seems as apple only >> supports the n. >> Best regards >> Søren Jensen >> Mail & MSN: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Website: >> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ >> >> On 11/05/2008, at 17.51, erik burggraaf wrote: >> >>> Hi, 11g is a bit old and slow isn't it? He should properly be on >>> 54g but could also be on the n standard. I don't see why the >>> macbook wouldn't support 11g, but I don't see what the benefit of >>> using it is either. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> >>> erik burggraaf >>> >>> Certified Technician >>> Assistive Computing LTD Support and training >>> Sales department: 888-828-2445 >>> Support and Training: 888-255-5194 >>> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> Website coming soon >>> >>> >>> >>> On 11-May-08, at 1:13 AM, Søren Jensen wrote: >>> >>>> Hi. >>>> >>>> One of my friends have just bought a Mac. He have a new router >>>> which only supports 802 11 g. When he try to log on his wireless >>>> network, he got a timeout. We have been through all network >>>> settings, but we can't find any settings to fix the problem. Does >>>> the Mac not support 802 11 g? He have the newest Mac Book. >>>> Best regards >>>> Søren Jensen >>>> Mail & MSN: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> Website: >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
