MacBook doesn't find Wifi and mouse behaves weird...

When the new iOS came out I received an update message also for my MacBook Pro. Since I installed the update the system doesn't find any Wifi connection any more! Even not when I try to choose a connection in the system settings: There is no single connection listed in the network list and the Wifi-sign keeps blank without any signal sign.
Since the same time also my mouse refused to work properly: Scrolling is now impossible and when the Magic-Mouse is switched on, the active window starts to move up and down.
Don't know exactly if this strange behavior came from the iOS (iTunes, whatever) update or from another one: At the same time I downloaded also a Firefox and a Skype Update.
Does anyone observe similar problems since the last iOS update release?

I'm having the same problems recently. Bought my white MacBook in Jan. '09, worked great for several months; now it won't stay on the Internet for more than five minutes at a time unless I'm right next to the router. The Airport icon, when selected, shows my network but for some reason it has been deselected. My husband's Dell has no problem at all, even if he's out on the back porch, so it's not a signal issue.
I've updated the software to the latest Airport but that seems to have made it worse. I've tried nearly all the things Solvi did to no avail. Has there been an answer yet from Apple on this?
(Had to re-select network to sent this short post!!)

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Until the MacBook Air was released and supported in 10.5, the Mac did not consider USB to be a valid Networking Protocol. So set the Mac with USB solutions aside.
To connect computer-to-computer, you typically need to be using an Ethernet crossover cable. Assigning the same address to two Ethernet devices is never the solution -- it gives a Network Conflict, just as you said.
If your Windows box has some mechanism for Sharing its WiFi connection over Ethernet, you would have to follow its rules. Whether that means Manually assigning an Ethernet Address in the same range or the PC will provide the Address, I do not know.
Best success may be running an Ethernet cable to your Wired/Wireless Base Station, or using a "gaming adapter" (Ethernet-to-Wireless no drivers required) connected to the Mac's Ethernet port to give it WiFi access. What is your Base Station {Cable, DSL, FIOS, Other} ? Ethernet cables can be up to 100 meters (an American Football Field). Often the Base Station can be moved closer for more convenience.

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I'm relatively new to Mac and want to try and get the most out of the new MacBook Air.
My wife and I have been sharing the same Apple ID. We both have iPhones - she has a 5 and I've got a 4S.
We only have one copy of iTunes and we have been sharing the account. (She doesn't really use the computer for anything beyond writing the odd weekend assignment.)
Would I be better off setting her up with her own and making her as a separate user on the computer? Would this require much work?
In recent times with updates, we have a few problems with the duplication of texts and that sort of thing. Both of our texts are stored on the computer and that sort of thing. Also, sometimes texts I send her are sent through to me from her, if that makes any sense.
Anyway, I don't really want to overly complicate matters when it comes to accounts etc, but I wanted to know if a fresh Apple ID would be the best thing or even a new user?
Any tips etc would be greatly appreciated
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Your question is almost too much a personal one, begging the question "do we (husband and wife) feel comfy sharing one account on the Mac"   maybe thats why nobody answered you.
It doesnt complicate anything, but it adds steps for switching accounts on the Mac/ purchases etc. of course
since your question is mostly personal, ..I wont answer THAT part of it, but creating a new account is easy.....messing with switching back and forth is also a personal preference 'issue' as well.   I prefer to keep things simple, but...........you and yours, I dont know.......
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recently my MacBook Pro disconnects from wifi and when I try to reconnect it says invalid password. I know the password is correct and the network is the right one. I usually just spam the sender key and eventually it connects. but 10 minutes later it will disconnect again and the whole process starts again

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I haven´t been using the Firewireport on my MacBook for some time now, it always worked without any problems. But yesterday i recognized that the Port doesn´t work anymore, after connecting my DV-Camcorder keyboard and mouse froze immediately. After a "Hard-Restart" i looked in the loogs and fount this:
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Also resetting PRAM and SMC didn´t solve the problem.
Running Apple Hardware Test didn´t show up any problems.
Installed Mac OS X Version is 10.6.8 Snow Leopard.
Oh yes, if i Press T while booting and start the Firewire HD Mode then connecting to another Mac will also freeze the MacBook
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Thank you again OGELTHORPE, the only problem I live far away from an apple store so will be very difficult for me to go.
But I would like to know if other people out there was experiencing the same fault with this macbook pro 2010, I saw in the Internet this two pages with the same problem but no one answer back to the guy:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3703959?start=0&tstart=0
and also this other page on the apple forum:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1317993
But THANKS anyway to reply to me I really appricieted.

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When I start my iMac, it doesn't find my WiFi. I have to reconnect through system preferences? This began to happen when I loaded Lion.

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My Macbook doesn't find my AirPort wireless network anymore

I have a strange problem with my Macbook and/or AirPort Express. This combination has worked fine until now, but yesterday the Macbook suddenly couldn't find the network anymore. This happened while I was surfing. I haven't installed any programs recently or changed any settings.
When I click on the AirPort-icon it lists all my neighbours networks, but not mine. I have no problems connecting to other networks, I have successfully tried this both at work and some of my neighbours networks.
My old Dell Windows PC however have no problems finding and connecting to my network! I'm using it right now. So it's just the combination Macbook and AirPort Express that's problematic.
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Message was edited by: Solvi

I'm having the same problems recently. Bought my white MacBook in Jan. '09, worked great for several months; now it won't stay on the Internet for more than five minutes at a time unless I'm right next to the router. The Airport icon, when selected, shows my network but for some reason it has been deselected. My husband's Dell has no problem at all, even if he's out on the back porch, so it's not a signal issue.
I've updated the software to the latest Airport but that seems to have made it worse. I've tried nearly all the things Solvi did to no avail. Has there been an answer yet from Apple on this?
(Had to re-select network to sent this short post!!)

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Great tip! Your suggestion to check for a swollen battery in my laptop is working for me. You should get credit for solving the problem.
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Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4628
Symptom: After restarting or waking from sleep, my computer might not connect to the Internet
After waking from sleep or starting up, your computer may not show that it is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
After start or wake, your computer may indicate that it is connected to a network, but does not connect to the Internet.
SolutionUse these steps if your computer does not automatically connect to your desired Wi-Fi network.1. Check your TCP/IP settings in the Network pane of the System Preferences. Click the "Renew DHCP lease" button
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Click the "Renew DHCP lease" button.
2. Select the Wi-Fi tab and view your Preferred Networks list.
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Remove your AirPort network passwords from the System keychain: Select the "System" keychain from the Keychain sidebar. Click the "Kind" column to order the list of keychain items by their type. Remove all entries of the kind: "AirPort network password".
Note: The above steps will remove your Wi-Fi network passwords. If you do not know them, or if your network does not use passwords to restrict access, you should contact your network administrator.
4. Restart your computer.
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Additional Information
If your symptom is not listed, or the above steps do not resolve the issue, you can search on the Apple Support site or contact AppleCare for further assistance.
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