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    Need Help with connecting to wireless network

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by xcrossfire125, Oct 26, 2008.

  1. xcrossfire125

    xcrossfire125 Newbie

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    I recently got the new macbook. I cant connect to my network through wifi for some reason so im forced to run a really long ethernet cable to my macbook. I have 2 other laptop that can connect to network through wifi.
    can someone help me?
     
    xcrossfire125, Oct 26, 2008
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  2. never2fast

    never2fast Notebook Geek

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    What is your router and your wifi type? also does it use any form of encrytion?
     
    never2fast, Oct 27, 2008
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  3. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Perhaps the channel you're using for wifi is too congested. Try changing the setting on your router or access point.
     
    Budding, Oct 27, 2008
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