IMac can see PC on home network but PC can not
I am trying to move files from PC to new iMac on my home network. The iMac can see the other machine but the PC keeps looking for the iMac. Is there a setting on the PC other than the firewall and updates that needs to be turned off?
HI,
Try the information in the Airport Troubleshooting Guide and see if you can resolve the problem that way.
If nothing there helps click here for the Airport Extreme Base Station Setup Guide.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/AirPort_Extreme_Base_Station_Setup_Guidev4.2.pdf
Type Command + F on your keyboard. Then type in: Reset top right side of your Safari window just under your Bookmarks Bar then press return on your Keyboard.
Follow the instructions to reset your Airport base station.
Carolyn
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Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
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Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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Hey HP? Whats with the drivers??
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So far I have pulled the system configuration file, I have reset safari, I deleted all old passwords from the wifi network in Keychain I restarted both devices. I am at the end here and I cannot get it to work I have an iMac that works fine with my network but for some reason this computer will not connect. It is system wide specifically to my personal hotspot. I can connect fine to any other network (wifi) but just not mine. I have not changed any wifi settings. I have been trying to figure this out. I have a MacBook Pro Late 2006 model running Lion (10.7.5) So any ideas anyone? Please help!
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I got some more info that may help.
I put a cd on my laptop, and was able to share it to my computer... So the problem is only from my computer to my laptop. I tried the firewall thing and it did not help. I read the rest of the trouble shooting page, and nothing else applies. iTunes is an execption and already was. I can not think of anything else being my problem. Do you think I should re-install iTunes or would that be a waste of time? At this point I am about to just call Apple for some help because I am getting to stressed over this.
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I have the new iOS 6.1.2 on my iPad. My wifi connects to my home network but keeps dropping it and won't reconnect. Did not have this problem with previous iOS. Apple, you have a quality assurance issue. Don't be like Microsoft where they send out pieces of junk with testing it.
Try the following to rule out a software problem:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
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- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
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- Restore from backup. See:
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Hi
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Reset Network settings on the iPad?
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My iPhone's screen black, it does not work and I tied to hold press power and home press but it did not work? By the way for seconds I saw iTunes cabal simple, but unfortunately, I do not have backup for my iPhone in my mac, so how can I restore my iphone without loss my date?
Thankslbryan1987 wrote:
I dont want the button problem solved i need to know how to restore the phone without using that button or going into settings
You don't in the condition it's in. You will either have to get the phone replaced by Apple or pay a 3rd party to repair it.
there seriously should be more than two ways to solve this other wise apple is useless and we will never buy another apple product.
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