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Q: Connection timeout

PowerMac G5 PC will not move beyond "connection timeout" when trying to access WiFi, and signal strength has full bars.  I'd be most grateful for anyone's time and advice!

G5 dual core 2GHz, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on Feb 4, 2014 3:10 PM

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Feb 4, 2014 6:03 PM in response to Chalasia
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    Feb 4, 2014 6:03 PM in response to Chalasia

    Hello,

     

    Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712

     

    The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.

     

    10.4 instructions...

     

    Is that Interface dragged to the top of Network>Show:>Network Port Configurations.

     

    If using Wifi/Airport...

     

    Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.

  • by Chalasia,

    Chalasia Chalasia Feb 12, 2014 10:49 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Feb 12, 2014 10:49 PM in response to BDAqua

    Thank you very much for taking the time to provide this suggestion.  I will give it a try!

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Feb 13, 2014 12:14 PM in response to Chalasia
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    Feb 13, 2014 12:14 PM in response to Chalasia

    OK, great, please let us know the outcome.

  • by Chalasia,

    Chalasia Chalasia Feb 17, 2014 11:41 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Feb 17, 2014 11:41 PM in response to BDAqua

    Hello again,

     

       The Power Mac is not detecting that any Ethernet cable is plugged into either ports 1 or 2.  This is an active Ethernet channel as verified by successfully connecting an Intel Mac Mini with it.  So this channel for creating a new location did not work.  Also, when I attempted to create a new location using AirPort, the same problem arose: a message appeared saying the Motorola modem requires a password, and when any entry is made in the text field, whether it is the correct password or not, the same message appears, "connection timeout."  Any other advice?

     

    Thanks!

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Feb 18, 2014 10:48 AM in response to Chalasia
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    Feb 18, 2014 10:48 AM in response to Chalasia

    As far as Airport, what encryption is the Modem using?

  • by Chalasia,

    Chalasia Chalasia Feb 18, 2014 12:13 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Feb 18, 2014 12:13 PM in response to BDAqua

    It's a Motorola 25B28 combined modem/wifi device made in 2012.  Do you suppose its format is incompatible with 2005 Power Mac hardware?  If so, can an adaptation be made?

    Thanks again!

  • by rccharles,

    rccharles rccharles Feb 18, 2014 1:14 PM in response to Chalasia
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    Feb 18, 2014 1:14 PM in response to Chalasia

    I'm confused.

     

    The Power Mac is not detecting that any Ethernet cable is plugged into either ports 1 or 2.

     

    Also, when I attempted to create a new location using AirPort, the same problem arose:

     

    Are you trying a cable connection or a wifi connection?

     

    Perhaps you have tried both.

     

    For wired, you should try making a new connection & move the wired connection to the top.

     

     

    Robert

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Feb 18, 2014 1:55 PM in response to Chalasia
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    Feb 18, 2014 1:55 PM in response to Chalasia

    The Passwoed, is it WPA, WPA2, or maybe WPA2 enterprise?

     

    Instead of joining it from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed. It should show Security, ( Encrytion methods), there.

  • by Chalasia,

    Chalasia Chalasia Feb 19, 2014 1:14 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Feb 19, 2014 1:14 AM in response to BDAqua

    When "other network" is selected, a pull down menu appears with multiple encryption options, and no one is selected by default or automatically.  Now a "connection failed" message replaces the "connection timeout" whenever the modem password is entered under any of the encryption modes.  I think it might be time to bite the bullet and pay for an Apple phone consult.  Thanks to all of you for your time!

  • by Chalasia,

    Chalasia Chalasia Feb 19, 2014 1:17 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Feb 19, 2014 1:17 AM in response to BDAqua

    Correction: when trying to join the "Motorola" network under wifi icon, it states a WPA password.  Does that make a difference in diagnosing the problem?

  • by Chalasia,

    Chalasia Chalasia Feb 19, 2014 1:19 AM in response to rccharles
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    Feb 19, 2014 1:19 AM in response to rccharles

    Please explain what is meant by "making  a new conncetion" and "move it to the top." 

  • by Chalasia,

    Chalasia Chalasia Feb 19, 2014 1:32 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Feb 19, 2014 1:32 AM in response to BDAqua

    This might twist someone's melon: if I use a cable to connect the iPhone to the G5 and turn on the personal hotspot, suddenly the Ethernet connections spring to life and are recognised.  Then even if the iPhone is put into airplane mode, the Ethernet nodes remain active.  So it now seems that I can jump-start the Ethernet using the iPhone, which works, but is a veritable ache in the gonads.

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Feb 20, 2014 11:11 AM in response to Chalasia
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    Feb 20, 2014 11:11 AM in response to Chalasia

    So, it doesn't connect with the WPA password? That is for Wifi/Airport though, Ethernet needs no password.

     

    How strange on he iPhone thing, can't imagine...

     

    Oh wait, is Internet Sharing turned on in Sharing Pref Pane?

  • by Chalasia,

    Chalasia Chalasia Feb 20, 2014 9:53 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Feb 20, 2014 9:53 PM in response to BDAqua

    Good idea to check "internet sharing."  Turns out that only Bluetooth sharing is turned on from that menu, and internet sharing is not.  As long as the Ethernet cable remains plugged in, it appears for now that with an occasional "jump start" from the iPhone the Mac will recognize the presence of the cable and retain an IP address.  Thanks again!

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