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Q: ibook g4 won't connect to internet
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Nov 14, 2009 7:08 PMby Duane,The DNS information is not going to work if the IP address is invalid.
The IP address starting with 169 indicates that the iBook did not properly communicate with the DHCP server in the router. Are you certain that the iBook is properly connecting to the wireless network?
If you have enabled MAC address filtering on the router, you need to ensure that the wireless MAC address of the iBook is on that list. -
Nov 15, 2009 3:28 AMby elko,169 means that you are not getting an IP address from the DHCP server. There are lots of reasons, and as many things to try to troubleshoot.
Start with rebooting EVERYTHING. Computer, router and modem. Actually cut the power to the router and modem. You do this by unplugging them from the wall. Turning them off is not the same. Turning off the power strip is not the same. Keep them that way for a full minute or longer, then plug everything back in. Wait for it all to reconnect with each other and try again.
If that doesn't work:
Try to connect with an ethernet cable instead of wireless. You can also repair permissions and if none of this works:
you can try creating a new network to see if you can connect to it.
Report back if you don't get anywhere with these. -
Nov 15, 2009 12:06 PMby Duane,You have configured the iBook to create an adhoc wireless network. In that mode, it can not join a wireless network. You must turn that off.
After that is turned off, you need to go to the AirPort menu on the iBook and select the network that you want the iBook to join. -
Nov 15, 2009 4:13 PMby Larrycleve1,When I click on the airport icon it says no network selected in the network box. If I click the dropdown box it just says other and create network underneath it. If I try to create a network it says it is creating a computer to computer network. If I delete this it says what was above. If I restart the computer it says no network selected, other, and create network. How do I create a wireless network from this point? There are no diagnostics showing from the safari tab saying can't find server. -
Nov 15, 2009 5:26 PMby Duane,You don't want the iBook to create a network. From the information that you provided, you want the iBook to join the network provided by your D-Link.
If the network isn't detected are you certain that the D-Link is creating a 802.11b/g compatible network? It must be for the iBook to connect.
Is the D-Link broadcasting the SSID (network name)? If not, change that setting so that the SSID is broadcast.
Is the iBook in a location where you know that the wireless network is good? Have you tried placing the iBook near the router?
Have you tried selecting "Join Other Network..." from the AirPort menu and typing in the name of the network created by the D-Link? -
Nov 15, 2009 8:16 PMby Larrycleve1,I got the network back. The router somehow had the channel changed to 6. I changed it to 11 and the ibook connected to the network. However I'm still back to the original problem of not connecting to the internet. When going into network from system preferences it says about airport- Airport is connected to network default. Airport has a self assigned ip address and may not be able to connect to the internet. The configure ipv4 is using DHCP and the ip address begins with 169. Right back to square one. -
Nov 16, 2009 8:54 AMby Duane,That indicates that the iBook did not properly communicate with the router's DHCP server.
Ensure that the router has the DHCP server enabled.
If you have enabled MAC address filtering on the router, you need to ensure that the wireless MAC address of the iBook is on that list. -
Nov 21, 2009 12:47 PMby Larrycleve1,Got the problem solved, sorry I was so long getting back. It turned out that it was the router. I took the laptop to the apple store and it worked fine with their wifi. My router was 10 years old and apparently showing its age. I went to best buy and bought a belkin n+ router and everything is working great. Thanks for all your help.
