Cannot change static IP address on MacBook pro

hi, I've got quite the dilemma. I used a 2WIRE134 modem and DSL with AT&T w/o problems a few years ago. Then changed to cable but kept the 2WIRE134. Moved to a different residence and AT&T came out to set up DSL with that same modem.
The technician had some "easy-to-fix" wiring issue in the closet where the phone wiring for the entire complex resides. When we got into my apartment, my 2008 MacBook Pro could not connect to the web via Wi-Fi. He had me enter a static IP address of 169.something.....but we had to then use an Ethernet cable to connect to the web.
My iPad2 connects just fine, but my Mac always hits the same static IP address on Wi-Fi and I have to use the Ethernet cable.....None of the Support Forum remedies have worked. I read that this is a somewhat common problem with the MacBook....
Help please ?
thankya 

Then the thing to do is use
System prefereneces > Network > WiFi > (assist me) > Assistant...
... and set it up again from scratch, including a new "Location". This will give you a "clean slate" with no pre-conceived notions.
A "Location" is a basket of settings from all over the place that could be apllicable to using your Internet Connection when you are in a particular place. Apple intended you to have one for Home, one for Work, one for StarBux, etc. Just select the appropriate "Location" and bam, all your corrects settings take effect.

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