Airport will not connect to Wifi after Restore

I do not remember the exact verison, but my Macbook was upgraded to Snow Leopard and connected to my Verizon router (WPA security) just fine.
I decided to restore my Macbook back to factory settings and inserted the install disk and went from there.
After my Macbook was restored. It reverted back to 10.4.8 (Tiger) - which was to be expected. Now my Macbook will not connect to my router, saying there is an error.
I'm at a lost right now on what to do.

robcub wrote:
deleted com.apple.airport.airportutility.plist
That file has nothing to do with connecting to a Wi-Fi network, but only with AirPort Utility.
Anyone know of anything else I can try?
You might try resetting your connection settings using the steps listed in this message:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10695921&start=1
They're not guaranteed to solve the problem, but they'll only take a minute or so to try.

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Hi, I have an iMac that will not connect to my network. I get the greyed out network signal in the menu bar. When I try to connect to my network (it has a black network signal icon) it asks for the password and then times out trying to connect.
The modem is working because I can connect with my MBP.
I have re-booted, repaired permissions, booted, deleted com.apple.airport.airportutility.plist, re-booted.
No luck.
The internet connection cutting out has been happening for a while - it usually comes back after a restart.
Anyone know of anything else I can try?

robcub wrote:
deleted com.apple.airport.airportutility.plist
That file has nothing to do with connecting to a Wi-Fi network, but only with AirPort Utility.
Anyone know of anything else I can try?
You might try resetting your connection settings using the steps listed in this message:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10695921&start=1
They're not guaranteed to solve the problem, but they'll only take a minute or so to try.

Airport will not connect to wifi (no IP address) router is working!

Hi
I need help. I have had same router for 2 years now and recently my macbook pro has been unable to connect or stay connected to internet. It either states connection timeout or no IP address. I have just come bak form mac store where they reinstalled operating system.
Please help - I have also spoken with Netcomm (router company) who confirmed everuthing is ok on their end

OP
A much easier advice that basically requires no thechnical skills, go to you nearest "Starbucks", neighbor, office or equivalent. Any place with a WiFi you can access. If you can connect there, the issue is most likely on the router-side of things.
Shootist007
What does the region setting in Language & Text have to do with connecting to or not connecting to a WiFi signal/network?
Well, it should not affect anything. But there is one issue you probably have not seen. I could not get a stable WiFi connection for almost a year, and this solved my problem. According to others here in the forums, this has solved the issue for them as well. It is a software issue, if you change individuall settings in the language formate your region gets set to "Custom". So, if you check your logs while connecting to the router you get a "country code" called X1 to X5, a "spare" code available for non-registered regions. Some routers cannot handle this and the symptom will be that the connection times-out or you keep getting prompted for your password, over and over again. The region should not matter, as long as it is not set to custom "Custom" with an "incompatable" router. As you said, as long as you have a "real" region, there is no issue. While connected through ethernet cable this affects nothing, only WiFi.
But thanks for your opinion...
And the Default IP for most routers on the market is not 192.168.0.x(xx). It is 192.168.1.x(xx). The only time I have seen it different was on Apple Airport products and that is 10.xxx.xxx.xxx.
Well, I don't know what your experience is, but in my book most personal users buy Linksys, Netgear or D-link, all of which has 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1, feel free to check manufacturer info on this. OP: Google manufactorer and/or model AND IP and you'll get the adress you need.
So please follow John Th's advice. Thanks
The last thing I would do is Assign a Static IP address to your WiFi connection. There is a Hardware problem that needs to be fixed. Whether it is on/in your Mac or your router I don't know.
Well, I guess manually accessing your router and re-writing system information is less dangerous than clicking "new" on you locations menu, and it sounds much less complicated... But I agree, if you region is not "Custom" and you can access any other public/available WiFi, listen to John Th. But why would a static IP be "the last thing you would do"? Especially if you add this as a "new location" which can be easily deleted and revert to automatic without issues...
OP
Since I generally tend to take it personally when someone inferrs that I am incompetent, I'll leave this discussion here and stop following/commenting. I whish you the best of luck with solving your WiFi issues.
// Gus

I installed a new wifi router and airport will not connect automatically to it. It sees the network but will not connect unless I tell it to.

I installed a new wifi router and airport will not connect automatically to it. It sees the network but will not connect unless I tell it to. I can't find anywhere in the utility or network preferences that will allow me to choose this router as the default. How do I fix this? BTW I'm using Lion.

Are there any previous networks that you have used that have the same password as Molly? YES
Using System Preferences > Network > AirPort Advanced again, you need to remove any listings of previous networks that used the same password as Molly. Click the name of the network and click the - (minus) button at the bottom of the list of connections.
Also delete any other networks (except Molly at the top of the list) that might have used the same name...Molly in the past.
Delete any other networks that you no longer need so that your Mac will search for networks more quickly
Click OK, then click Apply
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Then look for any old networks that might have used the name Molly in the past and do the same for them.
Then look for any old networks that might have used the same password as the password for your "new" Molly network and delete them in the same way
Click the KeyChain Access menu just next to the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the computer screen
and then click KeyChain First Aid
Enter the main administrator password for the Mac you are using and highlight the Repair button. Then click Start. You will see a message that repairs have been completed
Quit Keychain Access
Power down the entire network...all devices...order is not important
Power up the modem first, then your main router, the other devices one at a time
Log on to Molly and see if the Mac remembers it after a few tries. If not, I'm afraid that you will need to change the name of the wireless network and password on your router due to corruption issues on the Mac. You have done everything possible without re-installing the complete operating system.

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Please take a look at this Apple support document to see if it help solve your issue:
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Since the MacBook Pro currently works, you should put it next to the iMac and compare the network settings for AirPort in System Preferences Network pane Advanced. Also, if you want to start off with the default network settings, you can use Location drop down menu and select +Edit Locations+. Then click the plus sign to create a new location. Set up that new location.
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If you get it to work with either (1) or (2), be sure to run Software Update at least two times to apply any recent updates from Apple. See if that makes any difference to using AirPort with WEP back on.
(3) Start up in Safe Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455
I don't know if any third-party software has been installed on the iMac at this point, but Safe Mode will start up with only the essential Apple extensions and processes running. See if it works any better in Safe Mode.
(4) Create a new admin user account in System Preferences Accounts pane
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8235.html
Log out and log in to the new account. Try connecting with AirPort in the new account.
(5) Connect the MacBook Pro to the router with a wired Ethernet connection. Make sure its Internet access works. On System Preferences Sharing pane, set it up for +Internet Sharing+ so that it is set to +Share your connection from Ethernet - To computers using AirPort+. On the iMac, try to connect to that wireless network and access the Internet.
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Restore the phone in iTunes using a backup, and if needed as a new iPhone, without using a backup. However, the greyed out WiFi is often due to a hardware failure requiring replacement of the phone.
This may help http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/ipod_touch_user_guide.pdf

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Macbook running OSX 10.85 will not connect to wifi, Apple support thinks it could be an environmental issue. Am connected to wifi right now in recovery mode. Has this happened to anyone else? What did you do to correct the issue? Also, 2 iPhones and an iPad connect without issues.

Back up all data before making any changes.
Step 1
Take all the applicable steps in this support article. If you're running OS X 10.8.4 or later, run Wireless Diagnostics and take the remedial steps suggested in the summary that appears, if any. The program also generates a large file of information about your system, which would be used by Apple Engineering in case of a support incident. Don't post the contents here.
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Run Software Update and install all available updates for OS X or your computer's firmware.
Step 3
If you're not using a wireless keyboard or trackpad, disable Bluetooth by selecting Turn Bluetooth Off from the menu with the Bluetooth icon. If you don't have that menu, open the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences and check the box marked Show Bluetooth in menu bar. Test. Continue if you find that Wi-Fi is faster with Bluetooth disabled.
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Triple-click the line below on this page to select it:
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*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
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Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service center.
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My imac will not connect to wifi what so ever. i have tried 3 different routers and all my other apple devices work fine. when i take it to the genius bar it seems to work with apples instore wifi. thus leading the "geniuses" to say nothing is wrong.

my imac will not connect to wifi what so ever. i have tried 3 different routers and all my other apple devices work fine. when i take it to the genius bar it seems to work with apples instore wifi. thus leading the "geniuses" to say nothing is wrong.

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Step 1
Take all the applicable steps in this support article.
Step 2
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Step 3
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Step 4
This step will erase all your settings in the Network preference pane. Make a note of them before you begin, and recreate them afterwards. It may be helpful to take screenshots of the preference pane.
Triple-click the line below on this page to select it:
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Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
Services ▹ Reveal
from the contextual menu.* A folder should open with an item named "SystemConfiguration" selected. Move the selected item to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator password.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard (command-C). In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar, paste into the box that opens (command-V). You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
Step 5
Reset the System Management Controller.
Step 6
Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service center.
Back up all data on the internal drive(s) before you hand over your computer to anyone. There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional — ask if you need guidance.
If privacy is a concern, erase the data partition(s) with the option to write zeros* (do this only if you have at least two complete, independent backups, and you know how to restore to an empty drive from any of them.) Don’t erase the recovery partition, if present.
Keeping your confidential data secure during hardware repair
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My iPad will not connect to wifi, even though my computer is currently connected. Airport mode is off, and my iPad shows connectivity in the corner. Is there any way to fix this without completely resetting the device?

- Reset the iPad. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPad: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Power off and then back on the router.
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Does the iPad successfully connect to other networks?
Did it successfully connect to this network before?

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My 5 day old touch will not connect to wifi. I have reset everything. Tried different networks. I am willing to do a full restore but because I have no internet I can't turn "find my ipod off"
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Does the iPod work OK?
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Does it appear in My Computer?
Look at the dock connector on the iPod. Compare with the iPod that does work/connect.
I suspect you have a 2G iPod. Those can only go to iOS 4.2.1
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353#iPod_touch_late2009
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iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

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My IPhone 4s will not connect to wifi, what can I do?i have tried network reset, turning wifi off and on but my phone will not connect to any network.

Hi jazznola9,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
There are several steps you can take when troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity on an iPhone and it sounds like you have already done a few of them already. In your situation I would recommend reading over and working through the steps listed in the attached article.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
Have a great day,
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