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Macbook Pro Wifi Issues- Connected, but browser won't work for up to 5 minutes

I have had my Macbook Pro since Mid-late 2009. Running current Lion version. I always use WIFI networks, never had an issue. About 2 weeks ago, when I connect to ANY wifi network, the computer connects, I go to Safari or Firefox, and the page will load for 3-5 minutes before the internet works just fine. If I stop using the computer, or am reading a page for 10 or so minutes, it will do it all over again. What is really strange is that I also run VMWare for work, and if I go right to the VM Ware Windows side, the internet works immediately every time- no delay. Why is the WIFI working on the Windows side right away, but taking 5 minutes to work on the Mac side?

Anyone that can help me would do me a huge favor!

Also- I have iPhone 4s, iPad 2 and 1 and they all work right away on all the same networks.

Thanks,

Mark

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jun 2, 2012 11:15 AM

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Linc Davis

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Posted on Jun 2, 2012 11:41 AM

Select  ▹ System Preferences ▹ Network ▹ Advanced ▹ Proxies. If any proxies are selected, deselect them, apply your changes, and try again. You must apply the changes before they take effect. You don’t need to disable passive FTP mode.

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marximus25 Author

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Jun 2, 2012 5:17 PM in response to Linc Davis

Nothing changed. I am really stumped. I may have to bite the bullet and take this thing into a Mac store.

marximus25 Author

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Jun 2, 2012 5:20 PM in response to Linc Davis

@Linc-

U were a huge help though- thank you very much. I have another question opened on my account if you know much about Parental Controls. I have another issue with those. It makes me enter my username and password each time I log into a website and I can not get it turned off. Maybe that is slowing it down also? Maybe that explains why the Windows side and my email works?

Linc Davis

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Jun 2, 2012 5:22 PM in response to marximus25

Boot into Recovery by holding down the key combination command-R at the startup chime. Release the keys when you see a gray screen with a spinning dial.

Note: You need an always-on Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet to use Recovery. It won’t work with USB or PPPoE modems, or with networks that require any kind of authentication other than a WPA or WPA2 Personal password.

From the Recovery screen, select Get Help Online. A clean copy of Safari will launch. No plugins, such as Flash, will be available. Test. After testing, reboot as usual and post the results.

Linc Davis

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Jun 2, 2012 5:26 PM in response to marximus25

Parental Controls? Turn it off and test.

marximus25 Author

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Jun 2, 2012 6:23 PM in response to Linc Davis

Can't turn off parental controls. Also, the internet worked when I was in recovery. Once i restarted normally, it didn't work again. I keep having to wait to respond because of it.

Linc Davis

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Jun 2, 2012 6:32 PM in response to marximus25

Create a new admin account, log into it, and disable Parental Controls. Then delete the new account if you wish. I recommend that you give your kids their own accounts (standard, not admin.)

Jul 18, 2012 12:35 AM in response to Linc Davis

I'm having similar wifi issues. If I'm on a site for more than a minute and click to go to a different site I get the "You are not conncected to the Internet" page. If I run through the network diagnositics it usually clears up and I can refresh the page and it will come up, or if I turn off wifi and turn it back on it works and I can refresh the page. However, shortly there after the cycle begins again. I rebooted in safe mode and was able to browse the internet with out any problems. As soon as I rebooted in normal mode I started haveing the problem again. What is the difference with safe mode? What do I need to do or disable that is affecting my wifi?

Aug 7, 2012 6:13 AM in response to marximus25

I'm having the same problem as you did have you gotten a solution yet? I've spent hours with apple and they blame the router.

Aug 26, 2012 7:54 AM in response to marximus25

hello

Sep 9, 2012 1:10 PM in response to marximus25

Hello.

Did you find a solution?

npoku

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Sep 14, 2012 10:02 AM in response to CMCSK

Thanks. @CMCSK. That solved my problem

Sep 27, 2012 4:41 AM in response to Linc Davis

Hi I have the same issue as Marximus 25 and when I restarted in safe mode Safari and Firefox worked OK but when I restarted in normal mode Safari woulf not load I had a dialogue box saying Safari quit unexpectedly. Firefox loaded OK. I'm using snow leopard. What would you advise now?

barrotr

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Nov 8, 2012 8:06 AM in response to marximus25

I had these same sorts of problems. I think it is a dns issue. I recently changed mine to the google public dns 8.8.8.8 and it seems to work great now. I have had to change it a few times so i don't think this will be a permanent fix, but working so far.

3LPU4S

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Dec 27, 2012 10:55 AM in response to marximus25

Same problem Here, i'm looking for a solution to that, my network sometimes go on and off its driving me nuts, and i just got the computer, should i go to change for another and apply the guarantee?

jillzo

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Feb 11, 2013 7:54 PM in response to marximus25

Hello I'm a newish Mac user.

I bought a macbook pro new about 3 months ago and the wireless has just stopped working all together?? I can still access the same internet connection from my ipad and iphone and the internet will work on my macbook if i use the ethernet cable.

My ISP said it's nothing to do with them because the net is clearly working fine otherwise - any suggestions anyone? When I go to Network it says 'Wi-Fi does not have an IP address and cannot connect to the Internet'

TIA

Macbook Pro Wifi Issues- Connected, but browser won't work for up to 5 minutes