iMac cant connect to wireless network but PCs can

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iMac cant connect to wireless network but PCs can

A problem has occurred following some software updates on my iMac. I cant access the internet whilst the PCs can. The network was previously secure but I have unsecured it in an a futile attempt to fix the problem. When I go into Network diagnostics the 'enter airport information' box says the network requires a password. There is NO password; it is unsecure. The previous password I had does not work when I input it. I would like to solve the issue; worst case scenario is there a 'system restore' to a previous date like Windows?
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P.S. the airport is showing connected to the network on the top right status bar but I cant access the internet.

iMac Intel Duo 2mb ram Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Posted on Oct 13, 2006 7:36 AM

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a brody

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Oct 13, 2006 7:45 AM in response to Werdna

Take a look at my FAQ:

http://www.macmaps.com/WIFI1048.html

There is no "system restore" as such. If you didn't make a backup before you updated, you might want to get an external hard drive and install the operating system on that, and recover information as needed, as my FAQ explains:

http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html

Always follow these steps when upgrading to avoid future trouble:

http://www.macmaps.com/upgradefaq.html

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Werdna Author

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Oct 14, 2006 7:14 AM in response to a brody

Thanks for the suggestion but it was not a back up issue.
I reset the wireless router and started a new network and now all is well. If all else fails turn it off and on again and if that doesnt work do a reset. Same as Airbus!

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BDAqua

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Oct 14, 2006 11:54 AM in response to Werdna

Might be that this works...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304482

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