Q: I want to hook my macbook pro up to an internet I haven't used before. It is showing that I am able to connect and the inter ... more
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Jul 11, 2012 10:12 AMby Dansyacht,Have you tried using the Network Setup Assistant?
From the Mac Help File:
Make sure you have the information you need from your network administrator or your Internet service provider before using Network Setup Assistant. This information might include specific IP addresses or settings for your network, or your account name and password for your Internet account.
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Network, and then click “Assist me.”
- Click Assistant and follow the onscreen instructions to set up a network connection.
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Jul 11, 2012 10:46 AMby cyoung1,So basically I am able to choose the network I would like and able to enter the password and the Internet comes up as fine. When I open an Internet browser it says error not able to connect. When I first purchased my MacBook I had a lot of trouble with the same thing, but a friend of mine came and Made some changes so I was able to connect to my Internet at home. Anywhere else I go, I am able to connect to the Internet but not able to use it at all. I am wondering if it is because my computer is set to only use 1 Internet? I find it strange that it shows me as connected but won't let me actually use the Internet. I know it is not a problem with the internet itself as I am able to use my iPad as well as others use their MacBooks.
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Jul 11, 2012 11:57 AMby CMCSK,Change your router channel. Sometimes this is all you will have to do.
Power cycling the router. Read the router's user manual or contact their tech support for instructions.
System Preferences/Internet & Network/Network
Unlock the padlock
Locations: Automatic
Highlight Airport
Click the Assist Me button
In the popup window click the Diagnostic button.
System Preferences/Network- Unlock padlock. Highlight Airport. Network Name-select your name. Click on the Advanced button. Airport/Preferred Networks-delete all that is not your network.
Place a check mark next to "Remember networks this computer has joined." Click the OK button and lock the padlock. Restart your computer.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1920 Mac OS: How to release and renew a DHCP lease
No internet connection (wireless)
Check to see if an extra entry is present in the DNS Tab for your wireless connection (System Preferences/Network/Airport/Advanced/DNS).
Delete all extra entries that you find.
Place a check mark next to "Remember networks this computer has joined."
Other resources to check into:
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues in OS X Lion and Mac OS X v10.6
How to diagnose and resolve Wi-Fi slow-downs
Mac OS X 10.6 Help: Solving problems with connecting to the Internet
What Affects Wireless Internet?
Solutions for connecting to the Internet, setting up a small network, and troubleshooting
