Getting online?

Recently bought a Mac Air, and needed an Ethernet/USB adaptor to get online. The only one I found locally has a disc to download drivers for it. Imagine my surprise when I discovered this pos has no disc slot. So now I cant get online, and I can't get the driver installed to help me get online. Is there a way around this mess? I didn't buy a laptop to have to carry around a lot of extraneous gear, so if I can't find a way to resolve this, I am going back to my old reliable PC that does everything in itself.

You're welcome, daydreamer2, it is a little frustrating to move from one operating system to another. I remember the first Windows XP notebook I bought. There was a combination of user inexperience/error and hardware issues. It was RMA'd twice in the first 90 days. All was resolved eventually but I was not happy at first. I use both Win and OS X but I am a Mac user at heart. Just got a new MBA on Black Friday. I love it! There were a few small things that I needed to learn. The trackpad was a little tricky for me at first. I think I got it now. I did need to do a few things on Win 7 until I was more comfortable with Mountain Lion.
You can build a PC, wow. I am really impressed. My troubleshooting expertise begins and ends with "is it plugged in?" People on this forum are very helpful. Please come back and post with any issues that present. Hopefully you will at least be comfortable using the MBA.
Good luck!

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I did a factory reset of my WRT54G v.2 last night after I was unable to access the router's setting to set up a WEP password (couldn't remember login/pass and the default login wasn't working) and now I can not connect to the internet through my router.
-I have no problem getting online when I run directly through my DSL modem.
-I called my ISP to see what they recommended- someone told me perhaps a modem reset would help. I'm on a DSL modem, which they had me configure to PPOE. I set up the router for PPOE under the basic settings tab, adding my user name and password. I changed no other settings. Basically my ISP said everything was normal on their end.
-I've Downloaded the firmware and updated that through the router
-When the router is fully connected there are no light anomalies that I know of (WLAN light and 1 & 2 ports are solid, internet light blinks once every 5 seconds or so).
-I've tried powering down, unplugging, and waiting- all the usual tips.
-My wireless computers acknowledge the router's existence, but like the wired computers, are unable to connect to the internet.
-On my network's properties the number of packets sent and received climbs at a very small rate, but they do increase (I'm told that activity is a good sign).
-One of the oddest things is, when I attempt to run the installation software, when connected to the internet directly through my modem, as suggested by the installation wizard, the first step that attempts to check for an internet connection says it can't find a connection even though I can browse the web perfectly fine.
EDIT: I think this might be caused by my ethernet cable/network running through a secondary port in the back of my PC. The start up disk is looking for a signal from the default/1st port and therefore getting no connection, even though my computer is online. Will have to check this later.
-When connected to my modem, I run cmd then ipconfig, my IP address is
192.168.1.13, is there something I need to do with this in the router set up?
Does anyone have any idea what I could be doing differently? I've reset my router before and never been this stuck. I called customer support but they basically wanted $40 to troubleshoot my router as the warranty has expired and I'd almost rather just buy a new one.
Message Edited by Writersbloc on 09-24-2008 08:46 PM
Message Edited by Writersbloc on 09-25-2008 08:22 AM

"You have to change your router's IP address to be able to access it. It will not give you the internet."
I'm not sure what that means Richard, but I did change the router's IP address from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.5.1- isn't that what you meant in your first post. I know that isn't reflected in my screen capture that I took last night, but I did do that this morning after I read your post.
"Log on to your router and change two settings.
Change the setting in Setup from PPPoE to Automatic Configuration-DHCP and click on save.
Click on Advance Routing and change the setting from Gateway to Router then click on save."
I did this and still same results as far as I can tell. Can't get online through the router.
"Click on MAC address clone under setup tab ... click enable & click clone ...click save settings ... Check the IPaddress under WAN page ....
If getting IP in public range .... try going online ...."
I tried this- at least to the part about checking the IP address under WAN. I assume you mean the WAN page in the modem setup- nothing looked any different after trying what you suggested, and I'm not really sure where I would be "getting IP in public range" or what that means.
I'm about to give up and just buy a new router to see if I can get the same lack of results with a different one. My ISP maintains that everything is set up correctly on their end and really can't do anything more for me. The Modem works and is set up correctly and they can give tech support for a router.
Here's what my basic setup looks like now:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/SukarUDL/BasicSetup.png
Here's what the advanced tab looks like now:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/SukarUDL/AdvancedRouting.png
Modem setup looks the same
Message Edited by Writersbloc on 09-25-2008 07:05 PM

I can't get online wirelessly OR with a wire!

Ok.. first I just wanted to reference this post:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=818858&tstart=15
Now, moving on, I will explain my problem. Note my specs below. I am using a D-Link DI-624. I have been able to get online for like, ohh... I don't know the past 2 years!!! All of a sudden TODAY it decides that it will not get online. Here's some facts:
1. I tried resetting the modem, and the router, and my computer (about 5 times).
2. I have made a new Admin account to make sure it wasn't my settings that were screwed.
3. I used Applejack to clear any other problems I didn't see.
4. Any other Windows computer in my house is able to get online, so I know it's not my ISP.
5. I am able to get a GREAT signal on my wireless internet, so I know it's not my airport card, plus I reseated the card anyway, and it still gives me the same vitals.
6. I have tried to do a manual DHCP setting, and auto, did a new location, and even tried with a wire, and it will NOT let me get online, by anymeans.
7. I have tried to go on Apple's site, won't work that way either.
8. Sometimes my router gives me an ip address, but it still says I am NOT connected to the internet, other times I get that blasted 169.254.x.x ip address, which of course doesn't get my anywhere at all.
9. I AM able to get on the neighbor's internet, and I get online, of course the connection isn't that strong so I can't stay on it, but I do see that it has to do something with a DHCP assignment? Right?
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Here's what I get:
lo0: flags=8049<UP,LOOPBACK,RUNNING,MULTICAST> mtu 16384
inet 127.0.0.1 netmask 0xff000000
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inet6 fe80::1%lo0 prefixlen 64 scopeid 0x1
gif0: flags=8010<POINTOPOINT,MULTICAST> mtu 1280
stf0: flags=0 mtu 1280
en0: flags=8863<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500
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media: autoselect (none) status: inactive
supported media: none autoselect 10baseT/UTP <half-duplex> 10baseT/UTP <full-duplex> 10baseT/UTP <full-duplex,hw-loopback> 100baseTX <half-duplex> 100baseTX <full-duplex> 100baseTX <full-duplex,hw-loopback>
en1: flags=8863<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500
inet6 fe80::211:24ff:fe28:2e71%en1 prefixlen 64 scopeid 0x5
inet 169.254.115.141 netmask 0xffff0000 broadcast 169.254.255.255
ether 00:11:24:28:2e:71
media: autoselect status: active
supported media: autoselect
fw0: flags=8863<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 2030
lladdr 00:11:24:ff:fe:7d:e7:1e
media: autoselect <full-duplex> status: inactive
supported media: autoselect <full-duplex>

I cant access firefox on my laptop. As soon as I try to get online it gives me an error message saying couldn't load xpcom. I googled the problem on my phone

Cant get on firefox to reset it so I can get online. What can I do to fix the problem

Using a different web browser, get the latest version of Firefox from here:
https://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
... and reinstall it.

I couldnt get online with my wifi on safari doesnt let any website to open

hey guys pls help
i couldnt get onlin on my mc safari n firefox not working
though wifi says m connected????
n do u guys know how to reboot the mac n not loose any data

First contact your ISP. You need to confirm that the issue is not on their end.
Change your router channel. Sometimes this is all you will have to do.
Power cycling the router. Read the router's user manual or contact their tech support for instructions.
System Preferences/Internet & Network/Network
Unlock the padlock
Locations: Automatic
Highlight Airport
Click the Assist Me button
In the popup window click the Diagnostic button.
System Preferences/Network- Unlock padlock. Highlight Airport. Network Name-select your name. Click on the Advanced button. Airport/Preferred Networks-delete all that is not your network.
Place a check mark next to "Remember networks this computer has joined." Click the OK button and lock the padlock. Restart your computer.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1920 Mac OS: How to release and renew a DHCP lease
No internet connection (wireless)
Check to see if an extra entry is present in the DNS Tab for your wireless connection (System Preferences/Network/Airport/Advanced/DNS).
Delete all extra entries that you find.
Place a check mark next to "Remember networks this computer has joined."
Other resources to check into:
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues in OS X Lion and Mac OS X v10.6
Configuring 802.1X in Mac OS X Lion and Later
Non-responsive DNS server or invalid DNS configuration can cause long delay before webpages load
Netspot
How to diagnose and resolve Wi-Fi slow-downs
Pv6 troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.6 Help: Solving problems with connecting to the Internet
OS X Mountain Lion: Check the status of your network connections
OS X Mountain Lion: Requirements for wireless Internet access
What Affects Wireless Internet?
Solutions for connecting to the Internet, setting up a small network, and troubleshooting
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Safari keeps crashing every time I open it. Cannot get online.

Safari crashes when I try opening it. I can't get online to get another browser. I've been trying to get a genius bar appointment but I can't get past the screen asking what type of support I want. What is going on?!?

There is no need to download anything to solve this problem.
If Safari crashes on launch and you don't have another web browser, you should be able to launch Safari by starting up in safe mode.
You may have installed the "Genieo" or "InstallMac" ad-injection malware. Follow the instructions on this Apple Support page to remove it.
Back up all data before making any changes.
Besides the files listed in the linked support article, you may also need to remove this file in the same way:
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.completer.ltvbit.plist
If there are other items with a name that includes "Genieo" or "genieo" alongside any of those you find, remove them as well.
One of the steps in the article is to remove malicious Safari extensions. Do the equivalent in the Chrome and Firefox browsers, if you use either of those.
After removing the malware, remember to reset your home page in all the web browsers affected, if it was changed.
If you don't find any of the files or extensions listed, or if removing them doesn't stop the ad injection, then you may have one of the other kinds of adware covered by the support article. Follow the rest of the instructions in the article.
Make sure you don't repeat the mistake that led you to install the malware. Chances are you got it from an Internet cesspit such as "Softonic" or "CNET Download." Never visit either of those sites again. You might also have downloaded it from an ad in a page on some other site. The ad would probably have included a large green button labeled "Download" or "Download Now" in white letters. The button is designed to confuse people who intend to download something else on the same page. If you ever download a file that isn't obviously what you expected, delete it immediately.
In the Security & Privacy pane of System Preferences, select the General tab. The radio button marked Anywhere should not be selected. If it is, click the lock icon to unlock the settings, then select one of the other buttons. After that, don't ignore a warning that you are about to run or install an application from an unknown developer.
Still in System Preferences, open the App Store or Software Update pane and check the box marked
Install system data files and security updates
if it's not already checked.

How do I use my iphone 5 to get online with my macbook?

How do I use my iPhone's LTE to get online on my Macbook?

Hi ilseks,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You can use the Personal Hotspot feature to share your iPhone data connection with your computer. This article has more information and the steps to set up a personal hotspot:
iOS: Understanding Personal Hotspot
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4517
Best Regards,
Jeremy

Why is it taking so long to get online using firefox?

It has been taking a long time lately to get online. Today it took 25 min. I deleted firefox several using taskbar manager before finally opened.

Hi su-saps,
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Upgrade from 10.3.9 to 10.4.10...can no longer get online

hey,
thanks for reading. went from panther to tiger last night. i did a complete erase and install of 10.4.6 on my Ti powerbook (867 Mhz processor, 1 GB ram). on reboot, my computer found my wireless network, i entered in the password, and it seemed to connect. i have all bars full on my reception meter thingy.
anyway, when i started safari, the webpage said, "you are not connected to the internet. My internet settings are the same as my desktop settings (which is still running 10.3.9 and can still connect to the internet). i updated the OS to 10.4.10, same problem. reset the router, same problem.
other info:
1. installed the new operating system by utilizing disk mode for the laptop and connecting it to my desktop via firewire (laptop DVD isn't working right)
2. when the computer comes on at first there is a folder with a question mark, then it turns to a smiley face, then the apple logo shows up and everything boots up fine.
so, why can't my computer get online now?
any help is greatly appreciated.
thanks!

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
As far as I can tell, when you upgrade your system, the registration of the Media Access Control address gets dropped with certain cable and DSL modems if you have more than one machine on your network. Resetting the said modem's power by detaching it for 45 seconds and reconnecting it usually fixes the issue
Edit:
I should end that last sentence with: "as long as all the machines are up and running and requesting internet access from the modem that need access at the time the modem cycles its power back up."
Message was edited by: a brody

When I try to get online, my computer reboots. I had to uninstall Firefox 5 and go back to Internet Explorer.

I had to update some drivers. After doing that, every time I try to get online with Firefox 5, the computer automatically reboots. I had to uninstall it.

I see. Well, I just tried to make IE my default browser, but it did not solve the problem. I receive the same script error when I view the image. (I may not have explained this thoroughly enough at first - I do get to view the image after answering the error message, but the print button embedded in the window doesn't work. Before, I never had a problem with viewing or printing.)
I imagine that at this point I will either need to communicate this to the IE people, or possibly revert to an older version of IE.

After intalling the 10.7.5 update, I have had trouble getting online.

I have a desktop iMac, purchased a year ago. I connect via a modem, it's wired (not wireless). I was having to restart every few days, now it's every day.

What happens; I click on the browser icon and the page starts to load, but doesn't load fully. The first time this happened, I clicked on the other browsers icons (I mainly use Firefox, but also have Safari and Google Chrome).
Then I restarted the computer, and the browser opened fine (I did get that funny white screen, then black screen during the start up process that has been mentioned in other threads). No drops while I'm online.
Then a few days later it would happen again, and I'd restart. I just didn't used to have to restart all the time to get online.
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I am one of the many it seems.. but nothing works
Yhis happened suddenly:
iPod says I am connected to my home network but I get a not connected error message when I try to get online.
Did the reboot routine.. forget site and re connect..
2 PC's on the network are doing fine.
One PC got a message that there is a device on the network causing a problem.
HELP

Oscarl,
You are on a iMac forum. There are forums for iPods. I would recommend starting here then reposting so you can get the assistance you need. Look on the left hand column and you will see all the different models of iPods. Choose yours and then you will be on the right path.
Also if the iPod is new you can call AppleCare or you can visit an Apple Store for help.
Roger

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Ok, I need some help from creative networkers for getting online. Where to begin?
1st: I am an American living in China, and there is a large language gap between myself and the ISP, who, incedentally, won't know what to do with my mac anyway...so rule out getting any help or information from them.
2nd: I can connect from a windows PC that has been provided for me by the university I work for, but the OS is in Chinese and there are myriad problems with the computer. To log in, there is an ICclient program with a log name and password that must be clicked to launch IE or firefox. As this is a mac forum, i don't need to get into why I'd prefer to connect directly from my macbook...
Ok, that's the background info. A few months ago, i was able to find (off of the Chinese PC) IP, Router, Subnet Mask, DNS Servers, etc.... and plug them into the mac to get online. Occasionally, I would be directed to the ISP homepage and have to log in there in there to continue browsing, but most of the time it connected fine as is.
Then, something at the ISP changed and I can no longer connect on the mac.
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Because of this, the network diagnostics tool thinks there is no problem, and that I am connected, although I cannot functionally do anything but time out applications.
I've tried all kinds of different combinations of things, and have conceded that I'm stuck.
So as it is, I have a log in name, password, IP, DNS, Router, Sub-mask, the wire is hot, a green light in the status bar, but no internet. I can't get any support from the ISP because of the language barrier.
If anybody can help, you'd get a thousand thanks
John in China
ps. this is weird--if I connect with the PC and then switch he plug quickly, I can browse on the mac for about 5 minutes before it goes dead again.

Hello John in China!
I don't think I can really help you but after I read your post two things come to my mind.
First, maybe your provider uses a MAC filtering on their switches which would explain why you can use the Chinese Windows box. MAC means "Media Access Control", it's called Ethernet-ID on your MacBook. There are software which can spoof a MAC address but right now I don't know any for MacOS X. Maybe some other helpful person will come up with one ...
Second, you said you work for a university there. Are there no one who can jump in between the language barrier with your provider? Maybe one can be a translater for you ...
Hope this helps, and good luck.
-- Hudson
MacBook CoreDuo 2GHz / G4 iBook Mac OS X (10.4.8) some Windows PCs / some iPods

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