Connecting to Router problem

Hi
My MBP 10.6.7 connects to my Netgear router no problem. The TCP/IP settings are
Config IPv4 - Using DHCP
Config IPv6 - Automatically
The exact settings on an iMac 10.6.6 in the same house won't connect to the router. So I tried to setup the TCP/IP settings manually so that they mirrored the settings of the MBP and still no joy. I seem to be getting a timeout error when trying to connect.
I had a previous problem a few weeks ago connecting to the router via my MBP but that was sorted out by changing settings in the router via Netgear tech support but everything is fine now.
As I type this and after restarting the iMac the Airport card is recognising the router and saying it is connecting via an IP address but nothing is happening in Safari.

Please note that there isn't a problem with the my Internet connection because when I plug an Ethernet cable straight into the router the is a connection no problem.
OK, then if you connect the computer via Ethernet there is a solid connection? It's only wireless, then, that isn't connecting? Am I understanding this correctly?
The IP address doesn't start with 169.
Is there an IP address or is it blank? If there is an IP address what is it? What is the router IP and the network mask? And, I assume you have the wireless configured to use DHCP? You might try turning off the IPv6 configuration.
Yes, I suppose there could be a problem with the router. Some non-Apple routers just don't quite work right with Macs for some reason. I would also check the NetGear support site for possible firmware updates for the router. Sometimes a firmware update brings older routers up to snuff or fix problems when using them with Macs. I've had a mixed bag of success with non-Apple routers over the years, so now I stick with Apple routers.
Another thing you might try is to reset the router. Usually the will be a small button on the rear of the router marked Reset. You may have to use a toothpick to depress it. Are you able to configure the router using your browser?

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Hi all
I know this subject as been aired many times, and I have scoured the forums for an answer but there does not seem to be a definitive answer. But here goes with our particular issue. We bought a new 15inch apple mac pro laptop a few days ago. Being PC users this was a big step for us.
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It does for some odd reason connect via PPPoE but shows no network and thus when I check my PC for connected devices the apple mac does not show up. It may be using another network but I have no access to any other than the one we use at home.
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I was given this as a solution from another forum, it seems to work:
The only place you need to be making changes is in System Preferences > Network > Airport
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Can you access the internet and do everything else that you need to?
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I am mildly computer literate, though I know little about network setups beyond security, MAC filtering, and other slightly advanced setup stuff.
This is really frustrating and seems to be getting worse. We used it like this in our new house for several months before this started happening.

Also check to make sure neither of the devices are set to use a static IP address.
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Yes, my Windows computers connect with no problem. All my Apple products are having issues; either very slow connection or timing out. I haven't tried them at other locations, but will when I get a chance.
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