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WPA/WPA2 Wifi password not recognised

I have searched a lot in the net.


Try to use WPA and WPA2 in router configuration but MAC MINI can not still connect to Wifi because the password correctly typed is not recognized.


I can connect to other WIFI network without authentication configurated.


What can I do ?


I would not like to use WEP as the peformance of Wifi will decrease.


Thanks , William

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Dec 27, 2012 1:11 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2012 1:45 PM

Hi William, let's see if this works for you.


Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712


10.7 & 10.8…


System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.



10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x instructions...


System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.


The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.


10.4 instructions...


Is that Interface dragged to the top of Network>Show:>Network Port Configurations.

If using Wifi/Airport...


Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.


For 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...


208.67.222.222

208.67.220.220


Click OK.

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Dec 27, 2012 1:45 PM in response to WilliamBrasil

Hi William, let's see if this works for you.


Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712


10.7 & 10.8…


System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.



10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x instructions...


System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.


The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.


10.4 instructions...


Is that Interface dragged to the top of Network>Show:>Network Port Configurations.

If using Wifi/Airport...


Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.


For 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...


208.67.222.222

208.67.220.220


Click OK.

Jul 25, 2016 2:55 PM in response to BDAqua

Hi,

I have the same problem with my Macbook Pro on Yosemite 10.10.5 (mid-2010).

I tried your suggestion above - changed service order, added DNS numbers - but it still doesn't recognise the correct password for my wifi hub.

Any other suggestions please? I've noticed whilst it's trying to connect to the wifi network, in the system preferences>network box, on the left hand side (services list), under Wi-Fi flashes from 'On' to 'No IP Address' momentarily.

Thanks.

Sep 8, 2016 12:51 PM in response to WilliamBrasil

This is incredible I have never had a problem connecting to a network but this laptop Mac pro will not connect even though my router is right next to it. And every other product I have has connected without any problems. I have just spent 2 days trying to connect it won't work. What if I was traveling and have to connect on a Starbucks internet connection!!!! I'm ready to throw this computer out the window and would if it didn't cost as much as it did. It looks like this is a problem for a lot of people. Anyway by now you should be able to tell me how to do it.

WPA/WPA2 Wifi password not recognised

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