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Q: Update Mountain Lion 10.8.5 Macbook Aluminium 2008 can't used Wifi (can't on wifi)

Update to Mountain Lion 10.8.5 on Macbook Aluminium 2008 can't used Wifi (can't on wifi)

MacBook, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8), Mountain Lion 10.8.5

Posted on Sep 13, 2013 6:03 AM

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Q: Update Mountain Lion 10.8.5 Macbook Aluminium 2008 can't used Wifi (can't on wifi)

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Sep 13, 2013 6:09 AM in response to iBiG
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    Sep 13, 2013 6:09 AM in response to iBiG

    Clear your preferred networks from your Airport Utility, and attempt connecting to Other network from your Airport menu to connect to your original network.  Make sure you are 15 to 150 feet (5 meters to 50 meters) away from your router, and within line of sight when you do so.   You may need to reset your router and reconfigure the password, or check if the router has a firmware update for 10.8.5 compatibility.  If you were using WEP connections, those are inherantly insecure, and you should use only WPA2 unless you are over 1500 feet (500 meters) from the nearest possible person who may try to connect that you don't know.

  • by iBiG,

    iBiG iBiG Sep 13, 2013 6:19 AM in response to a brody
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    Sep 13, 2013 6:19 AM in response to a brody

    Wi-Fi is turned off. Wifi can't turn it on in the Network preference pane.

  • by iBiG,

    iBiG iBiG Sep 13, 2013 6:20 AM in response to iBiG
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    Sep 13, 2013 6:20 AM in response to iBiG

    Can't Turn Wi-fi On

     

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Sep 13, 2013 6:24 AM in response to iBiG
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    Sep 13, 2013 6:24 AM in response to iBiG

    So you are saying when you click on Turn Wi-Fi On, it gives you an error that it can't turn it on?

  • by iBiG,

    iBiG iBiG Sep 13, 2013 6:27 AM in response to a brody
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    Sep 13, 2013 6:27 AM in response to a brody

    Yes.

  • by Oliver Gidigan,

    Oliver Gidigan Oliver Gidigan Sep 13, 2013 6:27 AM in response to iBiG
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    Sep 13, 2013 6:27 AM in response to iBiG

    Delete Wi-Fi interface by clicking on "-" and then create a new one by clicking on "+".

     

    Regards

  • by iBiG,

    iBiG iBiG Sep 13, 2013 6:29 AM in response to Oliver Gidigan
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    Sep 13, 2013 6:29 AM in response to Oliver Gidigan

    Manage two rounds. but does not work.

  • by a brody,Solvedanswer

    a brody a brody Sep 13, 2013 6:31 AM in response to Oliver Gidigan
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    Sep 13, 2013 6:31 AM in response to Oliver Gidigan

    Good advice, and if that doesn't work, go into your System Profiler by going to Apple menu -> About This Mac -> More Info -> System Report, and selecting Wi-Fi under Network.  If it shows nothing there, or it shows no card detected, then it is possible your PRAM battery or capacitor needs replacing, or your airport card needs reseating.  http://www.ifixit.com/ explains how each computer at least can have its airport card reseated and antenna placed correctly.  I am unsure if you have a capacitor or battery.  Hopefully the latter, since the former requires a logicboard replacement once it no longer works.   4 years is the typical life of the battery.  A surge can damage the capacitor.

  • by iBiG,

    iBiG iBiG Sep 13, 2013 6:40 AM in response to a brody
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    Sep 13, 2013 6:40 AM in response to a brody

    Thank you for your comment.

    Now you can use it.

  • by ejs,

    ejs ejs Sep 13, 2013 12:42 PM in response to a brody
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    Sep 13, 2013 12:42 PM in response to a brody

    How does this help.  Solve what.  


  • by ejs,

    ejs ejs Sep 13, 2013 12:48 PM in response to ejs
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    Sep 13, 2013 12:48 PM in response to ejs

    Thé    -    and   +      did not help me.  =no change    still ont seeing wifi network

  • by barters1,

    barters1 barters1 Sep 13, 2013 1:11 PM in response to iBiG
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    Sep 13, 2013 1:11 PM in response to iBiG

    I've just updated and my wifi will not turn on either. Apple has screwed up something here.

  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Sep 13, 2013 1:16 PM in response to barters1
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    Sep 13, 2013 1:16 PM in response to barters1

    Barters,

    Please start a new topic thread here.   You have one of several dozen possible issues, as are outlined here*.  Please make sure your new thread is very specific as to what router you are using in the topic, and what you've tried from the possible issues.  Do not assume that 10.8.5 is the issue.  It is some combination of factors.   Each person's set of issues need to be isolated individually.  If you let others join your thread saying "me too", you'll likely get lost in the shuffle.  Generic subject lines frequently attract more "me toos".  The more specific you can get, the better. 

  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Sep 13, 2013 1:17 PM in response to ejs
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    Sep 13, 2013 1:17 PM in response to ejs

    Then go back and look for a possible hardware issue, as I suggested.  If software can't detect your wireless, then it likely is a hardware issue.  You can always add a WiFi ethernet bridge as it appears your ethernet does work.

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