Airport Works on 1 Machine, Does not on Another

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Airport Works on 1 Machine, Does not on Another

I have 2 macs. One of the two will not connect to the net.

Mac Number 1 connects to the net thru a wireless airport expres, everything is fine. Other people who visit, can cnnect as well. The airport is not hidden and there is no password.

Mac Number 2 shows "Airport" turned on. But there is no list of available networks. When I run troubleshooting the airport device shows Amber status on my mac screen. I checked the cable modem, all lights are green. I checked the airport, its one and only status light is green. I don't know if this matters or not, but Mac Number 2 has never been asked to connect wirelessly, it has always had a dedicated hard wire connection, until today. So, its not so much that it won't connect, (it won't) but it canot even "see" the wireless network that I have, and which Mac Number one does see and connect to.

Not at all sure what I need to do, its a puzzle. Does anybody have some insight or expertise to share about this?

Thanks if you can help!!!

Posted on Oct 2, 2011 6:52 PM

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Boris the Loud Listener Author

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Oct 3, 2011 3:13 PM in response to Boris the Loud Listener

PROBLEM SOLVED: Apple Support Specialist found the answer. Good machine picks up signal. Bad machine does not. What is the diference?

A brick chimney between the router and both machines, which are side-by-side. Good machine must be more "sensitive" is all I can guess. Moved Bad machine next to Airport Router, and Voila' - it works.

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