MacBook Pro and SSID Broadcast

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MacBook Pro and SSID Broadcast

Hi All,
New MacBook Pro and I am having some strange issues. By default I disable SSID Broadcast on my Netgear, and all of the other wireless devices work fine. Including my 15inch Powerbook. They only way I can connect with the MacBook Pro is to enable SSID Broadcast. Both of the laptops are setup with the same Airport configs.
Software update is up to date, so I'm kind of stumped. Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks,
Dan R

iMac G5 20inch,15inch PowerBook,Mac Pro,MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Sep 12, 2007 1:58 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 12, 2007 2:19 PM in response to Daniel Rodgers

Try changing the Airport network selection from Automatic to Preferred networks in the Networks System Preference and additionally make sure the network you're trying to join is at the top of the list. If it isn'tdrag it there. Failing that, try deleting the network profile, apply the change and then readd the network manually and see if that helps.

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Answer 2

Sep 12, 2007 7:18 PM in response to Daniel Rodgers

Hi Ned,
Thanks for the ideas, but no change and no luck so far.

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Answer 3

Sep 13, 2007 4:36 AM in response to Daniel Rodgers

Leave the SSID broadcast turned on. Anyone that knows how to intercept a wireless connection would not be hampered at all by the lack of a broadcast. Use WPA security and don't worry about it.

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