B-z Blaze
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Q: Imac is not connecting to wifi

I have checked my router and it seems fine, It has always been working but just stopped for 2days now.

I have done almost everything to fix, forums, youtube vids etc.

 

Everything other device in the house is working fine with the wifi.

I can see a strong singnal strenght from the wifi icon on my desktop.

I have tried different browsers and it still doesn't work.

I can't update my software if there is an update due cuz I have no wifi connection.

 

Please help,

Thanks

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Jul 4, 2013 1:51 PM

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Q: Imac is not connecting to wifi

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  • by BDAqua,Helpful

    BDAqua BDAqua Jul 5, 2013 4:44 PM in response to B-z Blaze
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    Jul 5, 2013 4:44 PM in response to B-z Blaze

    Hi, this has worked for a few...

     

    Though all of these steps may or may not be needed, I'm including them all.

     

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

     

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

     

    10.5, 10.6, 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/10.8.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.

     

    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

     

    (There may be better or faster DNS numbers in your area, but these should be a good test).

    Click OK.

  • by B-z Blaze,Helpful

    B-z Blaze B-z Blaze Jul 8, 2013 3:42 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Jul 8, 2013 3:42 PM in response to BDAqua

    Thanks a mill. It worked for a day and now its gone again. I have tried following the steps again and its just not working. Is there any possible way of restoring my network settings?. It was working fine until recently.

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jul 8, 2013 3:56 PM in response to B-z Blaze
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    Jul 8, 2013 3:56 PM in response to B-z Blaze

    Hmmm, are you getting any error messages?

     

    In a browser's URL bar, put this & hit enter, does that get you to Apple?

     

    17.149.160.49

     

    Is there some device oming online occasionally that might have a Static IP set & kicking your computer off?

  • by B-z Blaze,

    B-z Blaze B-z Blaze Jul 11, 2013 3:51 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Jul 11, 2013 3:51 AM in response to BDAqua

    Thank you, I finally got it sorted out.

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jul 11, 2013 4:26 PM in response to B-z Blaze
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    Jul 11, 2013 4:26 PM in response to B-z Blaze

    Great to hear... what was it?

  • by B-z Blaze,

    B-z Blaze B-z Blaze Jul 19, 2013 10:27 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Jul 19, 2013 10:27 AM in response to BDAqua

    I have no idea I just tried those steps again and it has been working ever since. Thanks

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jul 19, 2013 11:59 AM in response to B-z Blaze
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    Jul 19, 2013 11:59 AM in response to B-z Blaze

    Great, thanks.