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    Apple support article:
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    Step

    This problem baffled me. I kept getting the "ethernet cable unplugged" error after testing my cables good. Was abut to write it off as port gone bad when I found this thread.
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  • Is there a fix for the WIFI problem with Lion? How can I get Lion off of my Mac?

    Is there a fix for the WIFI problem with Lion? How can I get Lion off of my Mac?

    gmiller0 wrote:
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    Steady green light on A1084. Mac OS X 10.7.5. IMac. Verizon DSL Actiontec GT704-WGB modem. Airport Utility 5.6 says set up is complete.   Airport Express base station does not appear in the menu bar, so I cannot select it and send a signal to airport express to play airtunes through my stereo amplifier.  Is there a fix?

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