MacBook Pro won't connect to WiFi after installing a new modem...
WiFi set up fine on the other Mac in the house (MacBook Air) and on my Android phone (using WPS button on modem). I can find the network in the dropdown, but when I enter the password, it says "invalid"—even though it's correct. In the Network portal, I also get an error message saying that there is "no IP address"? Can't set up on iPad either. All used to connect just fine to the old network, just by entering a password. Any thoughts?
Hmmm...yes, there should be, although resetting the modem isn't hard (unless they mean something along the lines of resetting to factory settings). I wonder, tho, if the modem is old enough that something in your new computer is not communicating with it.
Can you connect with an ethernet cable? That might help you figure out if it really is a problem with your modem. You might also check with your internet service provider. I realize not all of them can deal with Macs, but if you rent the modem, they might be able to get you a newer model and if not, they may be able to make a suggestion.
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