Macbook Ethernet connectivity
Hi There,
My Macbook at my new office via ethernet can see the DHCP address and all; however, I cannot connect to use the internet. The local intel adminstrators do not know anything MAC
PS: I have gone into system preferences for network and have looked up the settings and cannot see what the problem is.
- can someone help me please.
Cheers
eddie
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Macbook trouble connecting to timecapsule
Hi,
silly issue. In my workplace my Macbook Pro connects via Ethernet to the Network for surfing. I also have a Timecapsule in my office which i wanto back up to wirelessly.
Problem; The Airport always tries to connect to a different Wireless network which is provided by a close by hotspot. The wireless network it tries to connect to on the hotspot was never used; its called "beta". The Timecapsule is called "capsule". If I select "capsule" explicitly it works until after restart, when the Airport again tries to connect to "beta" and gets stuck as he doesnt have a password for that of course.
How can I get the macbook to remember to go to the timecapsule by default?
Should I change the name of the Timecapsule to "Alpha"?
Thanks
The WumpusHeres Homer Simpson saying a big loud: DUH!
Ill try that right away.
Evidently it was much too simple for my huge brain. It just couldnt cope!
Thank you!
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