I cant connect the macbook pro to our internal network

previously the MBP used to log in no problem. Hard disk went, Apple installed new hard disk, we installed OS Lion and now it will not connect to a windows based server, what can be done

If this doesn't work, I'll ask your thread be moved to a forum where more Windows users are browsing:
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I live on a sailboat that is about 225 feet from the marina's network antenna. I receive a strong signal on my boat but can only occasionally connect from my cabin and even then, the connection is very slow (I am pretty certain that my MacBook Pro just does not have enough signal power to get back to the network antennae). If I move 50 feet closer the connection works well. I tried to configure a range extender but nobody has any technical information on the marina's network. Does anybody know of a way to for my AirPort Express (or any other product with greater range) to connect to their network and then by cable (or wireless) to my MacBook?
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8)
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8)

DeltaDawg, Welcome to the discussion area!
There was a similar question but using an AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS). Unfortunately the answer is the same.
No, that is not possible. The Ethernet port on the AirPort Express (AX) is ONLY active when the AX uses WDS to wirelessly join a network. Unfortunately very few (less than 7) 3rd party devices support Apple's WDS. Also this requires configuration changes at the base station creating the network and the AX.

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Hey... I have used my MacBook outside of the office all the time, but know we are going to use it for business purposes. We have a "basic" windows network to share files, folders, printers and scanners. How do I start connecting my MacBook to this network.

Hi alex,
It probably depends on which OS you're on; the following is for 10.6.8.
If you're trying wirelessly, I think you can open System Preferences > Network > click on the lock and enter your password if it's locked > select AirPort > in the dropdown menu next to Network Name select Join other network and enter the info asked for > click Apply if it's not grayed out.
If ethernet, click on Ethernet > Advanced > click on the Ethernet tab > select Automatically in the Configure dropdown menu > click on OK > click on Apply.

I am struggling to connect my macbook pro to a wireless network. Works fine with USB and my Toshiba can print wirelessly but not the MAC. Any ideas?

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I cant print wirelessly on my Mac pro but can via usb. the Toshiba does work wirelessly..any ideas?

If you can use the wireless network properly (surf the web, check email, etc.) then there is probably nothing wrong with your network settings.
When you print from your Mac Pro, does the printer show up in the Printer list at all (in the Print dialog box)?
If not, have you already tried to Add Printer from the bottom of the Printer list?
If you click Add Printer and it can't see the printer, the next thing to do is probably go to the Toshiba printer web site and see if there is a Mac printer driver to download and install so that it shows up in the Printer list.

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How do I get my other laptops(Windows), NAS, and and shared wireless printers to appear in the Shared part of Finder? And stay connected after a restart/shutdown?
I use the Finder/Go/Connect to Server command and key in server IP (smb://192.168.1.1) but doesn't connect.
I can bring up another computer using that command (smb://192.168.1.10) and the network drive (NAS) with smb://192.168.100), but not the Linksys server or the DLink wireless print server.
And after restarting or shuttingdown my MacBook, those connections are not there,
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I went into login items tab under Accounts/Systems Preferences; made those changes and the connections come up fine following each shutdown.
I've tried the HTTP instead of SMB, but...http://192.168.1.1 to get to the server to no avail...just keeps spinning and times out.
Not really necessary since I can connect directly to NAS folders and other laptop; then system preference changes brings them up each start up.
So, I'm left with the problem of my MacBook recognizing my printers attached to printer server (which in turn talks to my router).
DLink Wireless Print Server DPR-1260; http://192.168.1.10
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Brother HL-5140 & Epson RX680
When I go to "Click + to add a printer"; what should I enter under Type, Device, and URL?
regards

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HiI need help connecting the MacBook pro to the HDTV. I have the attachment and have it connected but I want to play videos or video from the Internet and all I can see is the background screen of the Mac. Hope the solution is simple :)

If you can see the background on your second monitor, the solution is, ...
.. your Mac and the external display are working correctly!
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surjya1 wrote:
Macbook<-->thunderbolt-to-hdmi-cable<-->hdmi-to-vga-cable<-->Television
That's a complete mess and I am not suprised that it is not working.
Instead of getting two adapters, you could just get a Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter and a simple VGA cable, so you can be sure it will work. Maybe you should have looked for more information before purchasing anything.

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With the help of Stéphane Madrau, who has written the excellent tool SwitchResX, I found out that the projector reports that it takes digital input when I connect the MacBook Pro, but analog when I connect it to my 12" PBG4. From the DDC information (collected with SwitchResX):
MacBook Pro, DVI--VGA:
Input signal & sync:
Digital
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Analog input with: 0.700V / 0.300V
Separate Sync
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Dave I'm glad to say that it works perfectly but I'm embarrassed to say that my 12 year old nephew hooked it up in about 10 minutes.
If you have the Kanex Mini DisplayPort cable it will work, what confused me was changing the display settings in System Preferences,
and dragging the mac screen from the mac onto the tv. Sorry I cant be more helpful but you have the right cable now you need a 12 year old nephew.
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Shut down the computer.
Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
Remove the battery.
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
Release the power button.
Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Resetting NVRAM / PRAM
Shut down your Mac.
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
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My suggestion is to get the magic trackpad, magic keyboard and magic wand and connect a DVI to HDMI cable and use the MBP in clamshell (closed) mode. This will allow you to run 1080P into the TV and essentially use the Samsung as a HUGE monitor. At that point you can use the TV itself to display whatever you want off the laptop or simply switch inputs and stream stuff out of smarthub as usual. I tried to connect mine via allshare (by the way samsung has the free allshare download of software for the PC but not the mac.) and while i DID have some succes (under windws) i had to run a non secure connection and in the end the cool factor wasn't worth the hassle, to me anyway. It was sort of a "cool i did it" now why bother..... Hope this helps.

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