Internal airport card problems

my airport is recognized now after doing an archive and install of the OS but it won't connect to the router. the mac mini still gets to the internet through ethernet for now but with school starting back soon thats not gonna be an option. my sisters mac mini is working fine on wireless so i know its not the router. anyone have any ideas? thanks

I upgraded through 10.4.11 with all the security, java, etc. but didnt't do the firmware. I figured if the firmware was fouled up the boot camp would be fouled up since it requires current firmware? When the airport is working or being recognized it's in the Network box except that it pops up as a red dot since it drops the signal and won't connect after about 30 seconds. I haven't tried moving it around in the list though. Just curious, but what does that do the AP? I have also upgraded the router's firmware, checked all the DHCP settings, changed the channel, and cleared all other RF devices from the area. The main reason I keep believing that it is my machine is because my sister's mac is a few feet away and it works perfect. All your input is appreciated.

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Internal Airport card

I have read all kinds of posts on airport , but they do not answer a question or two that I have . My daughter bought an iPod in April of this year and we were able to use the airport card in the iMac to connect to the internet . Then when Snow Leopard came out I installed it on that day . Then the connection started to be on and off then I couldn't turn airport on unless I rebooted then it may or may not work . One apple support person said that I shouldn't even be able to share the internet that way . I got ahold of another person in support and she had me do some things to see if the hardware was the problem . It wasn't so she had me do a clean install of snow leopard and it has worked fine until three days ago . Now apple support says that what I am trying to do is not supported and I was more or less lucky to have had it work that way . So they say I need a router . Even my wife's net book has been doing what the ipod touch has been doing . Now my other question is even if I had a router to connect to the airport card it would have to receive and transmit , which support says it is not a transmitter . What the blank is the airport card suppose to do the , besides take up room Thank you for reading this far .

Yes I am frustrated . But don't get me wrong my iMac is a thing beautiful . What I have is DSL comes into the house and into my DSL modem then into my iMac . And I was using the internal airport card to share internet with the iPod and a net book . Right now my air port is off and I cant turn it on unless I restart . There is only one support person that helped me and I am trying to get ahold of her. And yes it was working befor for internet shareing but not now . And I live at least 150 miles from an apple store . Oh blue me spare and agony on me .
This is one response I have recieved
.Ah… Mac OS X 10.6.x: and therein, lies the problem. Apple may have dropped explicit support for what is termed Internet Sharing with the release of Snow Leopard's first update, but it is not entirely clear if this is the case. Behind the scenes, there are mixed messages. Some AppleCare support and Apple Store employees have indicated that it is no longer explicitly supported, while others have insisted that it is. The question has been escalated to Engineering, but it may be weeks before there is an official answer or, if necessary, a fix. They've done things like this before—with Address Book interaction for dialing or SMS transmission with a mobile handset, for example, with the introduction of Mac OS X 10.5—and telephony features like that one I just described have never been reintroduced.
I reiterate that as someone who deals extensively with network issues and has for more than 15 years, that using this capability is a VERY poor practice. I get that it's cheap and convenient, but it exacts a terrible cost on other users worldwide. The direct connection of any device to a 'data utility' provider is the reason that SO many machines, connected around the clock to broadband providers, have become network 'zombies' or 'botnets.' There are hundreds of thousands of them now, and these machines are almost exclusively the driver for DNS, distributed denial of service, data theft, and trojan software insertion. While it's true that such machines are typically limited to those running Windows XP or earlier, it really is a huge issue. Our electronic commerce site is routinely attacked literally hundreds of times a day.
I suggest that to protect yourself—and, in particular, that Windows OS based netbook—as well as others, that you purchase a suitable hardware router and gateway with wireless capabilities, and that you enable WPA security at a minimum.
Believe me, a single successful attack against an XP machine, even once detected, will cost you many times the dollar cost of a typical gateway, in just a single incident. Not to mention the ongoing cost of the loss of personal information, such as credit card data, bank account and other financial information, and loss due to your passwords being 'lifted' by a nefarious program inserted into your network.
I appreciate that you don't expect passers-by to log onto your wireless network in a rural area, but—by far—the greatest threat is being hit by robotic queries from the outside edge of your net, not the inside edge. If you choose to install a router and look at its logs after attaching and configuring it, you will be shocked at the volume of unsolicited queries or 'attacks' of your IP address.

Can I use the internal airport card of my Mac as a BRIDGE?

* My Mac is part of my home network.
* My wired Router provides NAT addressing for all wired computers and printers.
Question:
Can I use the internal airport card of my Mac as a BRIDGE?
I am able to create a second LAN where the internal airport card, creates it's own network, but then the wireless computers are not on the same network as the wired.
If using an Airport Express, there is an option you can uncheck "assign IP address" that turns it into a bridge.... Is there anything similar with os X 10.4.3

answered in another thread

How can I change my internal airport card from G to N ???

I just want to know how can I change my internal airport card from G to N and how much that cost ?

Robertito wrote:
I just want to know how can I change my internal airport card from G to N and how much that cost ?
The description of your machine (2 ghz MacBook) can describe maybe three different generations of the original polycarbonate MacBook.
If your machine is a Core 2 Duo MacBook that came out before the late 2007 models - $2.49 Canadian. It's all done in software, and won't work on the Core Duo models. The equivalent enabling software also comes on a disc if you get the latest 802.11n Apple AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express base stations.
http://store.apple.com/ca/product/D4141ZM/A
Before you buy, you can check to see if your machine already has it.

Configure internal airport card

I've been using my powerbook with a Verizon Westell wireless network for a while now...and I was very pleased at how painless it was to set up
That said, I recently bought a Cube but it has no Airport card ;-(
So I dragged out an Airport Express that's been gathering dust (bought while I was road-warrioring) and have been playing around.
Sadly, it seems I can't set up a WDS with the Westell wireless DSL modem and get my cube connected that way...too bad. (Though http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=36&threadid=1513386&frmKeywor d=&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear%20 has an interesting discussion of wireless bridging that seems to indicate bridging that isn't WDS can be accomplished)
But, after all that, here is my question... While the Airport Admin program does a good job of setting parameters for BASE stations, there seems to be no equivalent way to fiddle around with settings of the powerbook's internal Airport card....other than the Unix command line Airport configuration commands, which don't have a simple format, and don't have specific commands to set up a software base station, much less a software WDS base station that would let me at least link my laptop to the cube with the AX, never mind pass through internet access from the westell DSL router. Anyone here that can point me further down the road, besides "get a WDS compatible wireless router or an airport card for the Cube?" Thanks

You could use OS X's Internet Sharing feature to share the wireless Internet connection of your PowerBook, via Ethernet, to the Cube.
The network configuration would be something like the following:
Westell router > (wireless) > PowerBook [Ethernet port] > (Ethernet cable) > [Ethernet port] Cube
The basic set up would be...
Enable Software Firewall - PowerBook
System Preferences > Sharing > Firewall
- Click Stop to start the software firewall
Setup Port Order - PowerBook
System Preferences > Network > Show > Network Port Configurations
- Verify that "AirPort" and "Built-In Ethernet" are enabled.
- Verify that "AirPort" is at the top of the list, followed by "Built-In Ethernet."
- Click "Apply Now."
Configure the Internet Connection - PowerBook
System Preferences > Network > Show > AirPort > TCP/IP
- Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
- Configure IPv6: Automatically or Off
Enable Internet Sharing - PowerBook
System Preferences > Sharing > Internet
- Share your connection from: AirPort
- To computers using: Built-In Ethernet (checked) (Note: Uncheck all other entries in the list.)
- Click Start

WiFry + Macbook pro... circumventing the internal airport card?

Hi,
I'm trying to build an external WiFi parabolic antenna to extend the range of my MacBook pro (antenna as pictured here: http://www.instructables.com/id/EC0S9C3F0HPZCGN/)
Anyways, its a pretty simple construction, but I don't know how to get my laptp to use it. I need to figure out how to get my macbook pro to recognize and use a generic WiFi-G USB dongle as opposed to the internal airport card.
Is it possible that my USB dongle just isn't compatible with macs, and if so is there a specific usb wifi dongle you can recommend?
I would really love to get this working!
Thanks

Deepinside,
Are you trying to configure this with the dongle connected?
If a suitable driver is present, the dongle should be recognized when it is plugged in and powered. If it is not being recognized, you will need drivers.
My guess is that the only resident 802.11x drivers are those for the built-in interface, and any third-party devices must come with their own drivers. Also, some devices are more compatible than others; depends on the device and manufacturer.
I have been able to find one USB dongle listing on CompUSA that indicates that OS X drivers are available for download. It's not that OS X will not look for network connections via USB; it will. In fact, I use my mobile phone as a broadband modem via USB, and OS X doesn't care how the network connection is made (whether it's WiFi, WiMax, DUN, Ethernet, etc.). When I first configured my phone for use as a data modem, all I had to do was plug it in for it, and the network port, to be recognized.
It should be the same for you, provided you are using the right device, with the right drivers.
Scott

Connection Problems G5 Internal Airport Card

Hello,
I just bought a Quad G5 and seperately an Airport Extreme Card to go inside so that I can connect wirelessly to the internet.
The card is being recognized by the computer, but I'm getting no signals... and usually with my laptop I'll get not only my wi-fi, but four or five nearby ones.
So, I think there's more work to do but I'm not sure what. I tried combing these forums and some things seemed like they might be the answer but I wasn't sure when I looked into the belly of my computer.
I'm guessing I need to connect this antenna I hear so much about? But I'm not sure how. I see two thin wires with metal tips that look like about the same size as a hole on the end of the Airport Card, but I'm afraid to guess at it first not knowing if that's even the right thing to do, and then secondly, not knowing which of the two to try.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rolyn

I found out the Airport Extreme card doesn't work on this version of G5... needed a Airport/Bluetooth combined card....
No thanks to Apple in figuring that out, in fact, when I bought my computer, the Airport Extreme card came up as a recommended additional purchase. WHY??? To waste four hours of my day today? Not only that but it took a guy at Apple Care an hour to figure that out. Yikes.

Can I use Airport Extreme instead of an internal Airport Card?

+Sorry I realise there are various queries all over the web relating to this same issue, however I can't seem to find a consensus anywhere, or a setup that specifically relates to my situation...+
I currently have a G5 iMac (OS X 10.5.6), which connects wirelessly to my 2Wire "2701HGV-W Gateway" ADSL2+ modem/router. I also have a Lexmark wi-fi printer wirelessly connected to the network. This setup has worked flawlessly for nearly a year now. Occasionally a friend comes over and connects his XP laptop to the same network, again without any problems.
I use WPA2 security and my wireless network is set to 802.11b/g (said friend's XP laptop runs on 'b' only; my iMac and printer run on 'g').
Yesterday I inherited an old eMac (1GHz, 80GB, 512MB RAM, superdrive, 56kb modem, no airport card). In lieu of buying a really long ethernet cable or going to the hassle of finding and installing a suitable airport card (I'm not a technical guy!), I wondered if I could simply buy an Airport Express, and connect that to my eMac via a short ethernet cable, this enabling the eMac to get online? The setup I'm imaging goes something like this:
*eMac > ethernet cable > Airport Express > (((wireless connection))) > 2Wire modem/router > internet.*
Is this a feasible solution? Would it enable me to connect to the wi-fi printer and also share files with my iMac?
Also, if it would work, could I simultaneously connect my Time Machine HD (or another external HD) to the USB port on the Airport Express to share it with both my iMac and eMac?

Not unless you're already using an AirPort base station as the router. The AeroPad mini meets your requirements.
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IBook G4 internal Airport card faulty

I have had my iBook G4 since mid 2005 and up until recently it has been brilliant but sadly it has started crashing and the report indicates that the airport card is at fault. Having spoken with the local mac repairer they suggested that changing the card could solve the problem but equally, given the age of the laptop, it could ultimately be the logic board!! Rather than throw good money after bad their suggestion was to disconnect the airport card (which seems to be integrated rather than easily removable) and use a usb wifi connection. They suggest D-Link WUA-1340 but I cannot find this anywhere in the UK. Does anyone have a suggestion where I can buy this or an alternative that will work. Thank you.

this is what it looks like anyway: http://www.ifixit.com/iBook-Parts/iBook-G4-12-Inch-1-33-GHz-or-14-Inch-1-42-GHz- Airport-Bluetooth-Board/IF183-054
anymore, most adapters have a pretty good chance of working. Check around for which models are available where you live & then search for mac compatability on those.

Internal airport card install?

I've purchased an internal Airport Extreme card for my Mac Pro (the tower). I thought I was getting a PCI card but it's just a tiny chip. It didn't come with any install instructions, just a note that it should be installed already and ready to go. There's no documentation on the support site here detailing how to do this. Does anyone know where to stick this thing? I'm getting extremely frustrated and I really don't want to have to cart my mac across town to the apple store.

http://meanderingpassage.com/2007/07/18/how-to-installing-an-airport-extreme-car d-in-an-intel-mac-pro/

Imac 10.5.8 airport card problems

I'm a Mac newbie. Bought an iMac in Dec 2008, used Linksys wireless router with it successfully until about October 2009.
At some point, for several days in October (perhaps after an iMac software update?) no wireless networks were found by my iMac, despite the fact that my PC laptop had no trouble connecting. Restarting the iMac, the router, and the cable modem didn't seem to help, but less than a week later, the connection "magically" reappeared, and worked fine for several months.
This week, I've experienced the same issue. Restarting (the iMac, the router, etc.) doesn't fix anything. Looking at the details in "About This Mac" from the Apple pull-down, under "Network" and "Airport Card", it says "no information found". Does this mean my iMac thinks it doesn't have an airport card? Does that mean the hardware has failed? (The airport icon in the top right corner is now just an empty triangle and clicking on it gives me a message that says "No AirPort card installed".)
Since the connection has not reappeared "magically", I've done some searching around for solutions. I see lots of posts related to MacBooks, but can't find a similar description for an iMac.
I'm grateful for any suggestions. Thanks for your patience with a newbie.

If you have not already, reset PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
and if that does not help, reset SMC (power management)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
which is unplugging the iMac and reconnecting using a precise procedure. You should disconnect ALL cables when you do this. If you have been using a crowded or old power strip, you should connect it directly to a wall power outlet for this test. Power it up with nothing connected, except for power cord. Then add only your keyboard/mouse. Any improvement with the AirPort? If all is well, you can add back any other peripheral (USB/FireWire) devices; if the problem returns, see if one of the devices is causing the problem. USB and FireWire devices can sometimes cause interference.

Replacing internal airport card

This is my unit:
Model Name: PowerBook G4 15"
Model Identifier: PowerBook5,6
Processor Name: PowerPC G4 (1.2)
Processor Speed: 1.5 GHz
Number Of CPUs: 1
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 167 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.9.1f3
I was on a trip and computer starting to get messages that the operating system unexpectedly quit and to restart computer. I receive this message several times and worried that the HD was crashing. On each startup, the icon for wireless connection would turn off on be on-it would report "no wireless card installed"
I reset the pram several times and then tried reinstalling the OS. Still no wireless card found.
I am assuming that the card is fried and needs replacement. I am having a difficult time finding info on what card I need and how to install. There is no slot under the battery. From what I understand, I have a combo airport card with bluebooth? The bluetooth icon is lit on the system bar, it appears to be working but I have never used bluetooth.
Please help. I think I can do install myself as I was able to replace the HD on my own.
thanks

Hi,
*"computer starting to get messages that the operating system unexpectedly quit and to restart computer."*
That is called a kernel panic. Go here for help to Resolve Kernel Panics
Carolyn

10.6.2 Upgrade and old Airport Card Problems

Not sure if related BUT after spending the day from heck recovering from my 10.6.2 upgrade, my G4 Cube which was in the wireless network with an old airport card I pirated from and old macbook will NOT join the network. Airport Ext is set to use WPA Personal or WPA2 as security.
Any ideas?

no response at all

I have an error code , 500, internal server error, Is this an airport card problem?

I get an error code, 500 Internal Server Error when I try to open Safari. How do I correct it or somehow remedy this?

Hello Thomas,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with Safari when using Wi-Fi. I would be concerned about this too.
I recommend following the steps in the section labeled "Symptom: My Mac does not connect to the Internet" in the following article to resolve an issue like the one you described:
Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4628
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Community.
Best,
Sheila M.

AirPort card problem

Recently I built a wireless network using a Belkin G Plus MIMI Router. Although initially I was able to connect to it, a day later my MacBook was unable to pick up any wireless network that otherwise should have come up (as it does on my HP laptop). After a shutdown, my AirPort was no longer even recognized! I did what someone said to do on another thread (take out battery > hold power button > hold apple + option + p + r + power button > wait for it to beep twice), and eureka! AirPort was back online! However, it still couldn't recognize any wireless network. Turned the laptop off and on again...and AirPort was gone again. I did the miracle key combination again (and again and again), but it still hasn't shown up.
How can I fix this? I need to use the internet on my MacBook for work, my ethernet port is busted (which is why I bought the router in the first place), and my CD drive is broken so I can not use that as well to reinstall the card.
Thanks.

oishee wrote:
How can I fix this? I need to use the internet on my MacBook for work, my ethernet port is busted (which is why I bought the router in the first place), and my CD drive is broken so I can not use that as well to reinstall the card.
Given the other things in your MacBook which are not working, it seems there could be a larger problem and the computer needs repaired.
The alternative might be to acquire a usb adapter of some sort (ethernet or wireless) and try that. At least you will have a known and working hardware configuration .. assume the usb ports in your MacBook are working.
Phil

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