ICloud mail message "server can't be found"

my icloud mail on my phone works fine. But a week ago mail on my mac air says "mail server can't be found." I have reviewed the settings on line, all seem right. Should i set up a new ID instead of using AppleID? i don't get a password error message but i can't think of anything else.

That is just typical Mavericks.. which has the network ability of two tin cans and a length of wet string..
Reset the Airport to factory and start over.
1. Use all short names.. no spaces and pure alphanumeric. NOT apple names which are recommended to you by the airport utility. Even Apple finally fessed up they are wrong.
2. Keep all passwords pure alphanumeric.. mix of case and numbers is fine.
3. Make sure IPv6 is set to link-local only.. this is now essential to operation of the network.
4. Use ethernet.. in the end wireless is always poor second cousin.
Good luck. Hope the string doesn't break.

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