Airport Extreme card (0x14E4, 0x8E) installed and recognize, but not intern

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Airport Extreme card (0x14E4, 0x8E) installed and recognize, but not intern

Hello,

Forgive my lack of knowledge with networking, but I installed an Airport Extreme card (0x14E4, 0x8E) in a Mac Pro. It is recognized, but I am not able to connect to the internet. Any ideas on this?

Thanks for any help! This is quite frustrating!

Mac Pro 2Quad Core Intel Xeon, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Sep 6, 2009 2:57 PM

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Sep 6, 2009 5:49 PM in response to ddutcher

ddutcher wrote:
Forgive my lack of knowledge with networking, but I installed an Airport Extreme card (0x14E4, 0x8E) in a Mac Pro. It is recognized, but I am not able to connect to the internet. Any ideas on this?

Please excuse this is a too-basic question, but do you have a wireless access point (aka Wi-Fi base station) that your Mac Pro can connect to?

Open the Network panel of System Preferences. If you don't see an "AirPort" entry in the column on the left, click on the "+" sign at the bottom and add one. At this time you might want to check the box for "Show AirPort status in menu bar".

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Duane

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Sep 7, 2009 10:10 AM in response to ddutcher

ddutcher, Welcome to the discussion area!

I assume that you installed the combo Bluetooth/AirPort card and not the AirPort Extreme card. Correct?

Is it safe to assume that you connected the proper antenna connections to the card?

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Sep 10, 2009 5:52 PM in response to William-Boyd-Jr

Hello. Thanks for the reply. Not too basic a question at all:) I using a wireless signal I share with my neighbor (downstairs). The laptop on the same desk has no problem with connecting. Yes, airport is an option in the menu bar.

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ddutcher Author

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Sep 10, 2009 5:57 PM in response to Duane

Thanks Duane!
I installed what was reccomended at the Apple Store. Looking at the system profile, it says AirPort Extreme ()x14E4, Ox8E). It also says I am connected to a network (the one I want to connect to) Did those rascals tell me the wrong card to buy? What is the difference between a Bluetooth/Airport and Airport Extreme card? I will also say though, that Bluetooth is working fine.

I feel very good about the installation of the card.

Thanks so much for the advice!

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Duane

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Sep 10, 2009 6:13 PM in response to ddutcher

If Bluetooth is working you must have the correct card.

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