MacBook Pro (Lion) wireless network preference.
I have to select my home network each time I use the computer. How can I make my home network the automatic selection? I have no problem with my IPad or my IPhone.
System Preferences>Network>Advanced>WiFi. Check the box, "Remember...", delete networks you don't know, move your network to the top. Click OK, then click Apply.
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Hi,
I have an iMac running MAC OS X version 10.5.7. It is connected to the Internet via an Airport Extreme Base Station. I just bought a 13-in MacBook Pro that runs the same version of MAC OS X. I connect it to the same wireless network. The MacBook Pro recognizes the iMac (there is an icon of the iMac in the Shared Section of the Finder window). The iMac, however, does not recognize the MacBook Pro. If you have come across this problem and have a solution, I would be most grateful for your advice.
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Need Help Connecting New MacBook Pro with Wireless Network Password
Hi Linksys Community,
I would like to ask for your help and advice.
I recently purchased a new MacBook Pro, OS X, Version 10.8.3.
I need to setup a password to the wireless internet network (I've successfully done this)
I have a Wireless G, WRT54G Router.
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Would anyone be able to help me troubleshoot what is going on, or how I can solve this problem?
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Does anyone think this would solve the problem? if so, how can I find out the MAC address of my MacBook Pro?
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Thanks for your response.
Yes, my computer connects when your network is open (no password set)?
I used WPA Pre-Shared Key.
Do you know how I could check if my new MacBook Pro is compatible with this?
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Printing with Macbook Pro over wireless network and PC.
I just got my 17" Macbook Pro and this is my first Mac. I was using an Alienware laptop before and I was printing through the PC desktop in the bedroom hooked to a Epson printer thruogh a USB cable. I was curious if it is possible to set the Macbook up so that I can print through the PC. As far as I know Virtual PC isn't universal and only works with the power pc powerbooks, g4, g5, and etc. If someone could help me find the best alternative at the lowest cost I would greatly appreciate it.
I found system preferences but once I get there I
can't find the internet and network.
wait. in the System Preferences window, the third row down should be "Internet & Network"... the second icon from the left should be "Network".
are you saying you don't see the Network icon?
I clicked show
all and it doesn't add anything.
correct that's just a "return to the main menu"-type thingy - i.e. if you click on "Appearance" from System Preferences window, and then decide that you want to go back to the System Preferences main window, you'd just click on "Show All"
What am I missing?
I'm brand new to OS X.
well, i don't think you need Virtual PC... but i think we should first figure out why you're not able to get to the network setup section of system prefs....
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Macbook pro "breaks" wireless network
greetings,
whenever i'm home, i use my macbook pro to connect to our wireless network, a network that is usually only used by PCs (one running Network Magic).
However, whenever i connect, it works great but sporadically it will "break" the network, causing the router to be reset. when it's down, it doesn't work for any computer. but this only happens when my computer is connected. also, this is the second router, so it shouldn't be that.
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Message was edited by: mfeuryI've been experiencing a very similar issue.
I have a MBP from Nov 2007. I have a Billion 7402GL wireless/modem-router.
I have a 3 year old Acer Aspire 5672 that I am using as nothing more than a Windows Media Center gateway. In other words the Acer's wireless connects to my main desktop in the next room, where all my TV shows are stored and shared out to it. It is then connected to the AV inputs on my TV.
For the last month or so, if I am streaming something through to the Acer, if I then power up my MBP (where the WLAN is set to immediately connect) it appears that the MBP immediately consumes up all the signal/bandwidth to the wireless router, because the playback on the Acer either stutters, or freezes, which then crashes MCE.
However once I disable WLAN on the MBP, the issue goes away.
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MacBook Pro sees wireless networks but cannot join any. Connection timeout error
I have a MacBook Pro here that sees all wireless networks but cannot join any. It gives a connection timeout error with every one.
Internet access via ethernet cable works just fine.It's not uncommon for you to "see" a great many networks, dozens even, yet you not be able to connect to any of them even if they are "open" (no lock icon). There may be a number of reasons for that, such as they're too weak for a reliable connection, or the router may limit connections to only specified devices.
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If it's your own AirPort Base Station you're trying to use but can't, the latter could be the reason. The only way to mitigate the effects of wireless interference is to use 802.11n and 5 GHz whenever practicable. Even today you may only find one or two 5 GHz networks being used in an otherwise "crowded" area. -
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AlexForgot Your Account Password
For Lion/Mountain Lion
Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
When the menubar appears select Terminal from the Utilities menu.
Enter resetpassword at the prompt and press RETURN. Follow
instructions in the dialog window that will appear.
Or see Reset a Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Password and
OS X Lion- Apple ID can be used to reset your user account password. -
I am sharing my macbook pro over a network with windows 7, however through windows 7 I can access my whole computer instead of just the shared files!
Hi Sig,
The issue is that i only want the shared folders to be accessed through windows 7.
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How to work on iMac files from a new Macbook over home wireless network
Hi,
A quick question for anyone who can help. Most of the time I work on my iMac G5. But I've now also got a MacBook, and I want to be able to use that as much as possible (ie not having to be at my desk upstairs at all times).
What I need help with is file sharing. I know that I need to put files into the iMac's public folder for them to be accessible on the MacBook over my wireless network. What I'm not sure, and want to check before doing anything drastic in case I cause unintended problems, is whether there are limits of any sort on what can/should be put in the public folder.
For example, can I just drag my whole Documents folder (or my Work folder within it, about 0.5GB worth) into the Public folder? Would that then mean that I can access all my Work files from either machine?
Apologies if this is a non-query - if it is as simple as just dragging as much or as little as I want into the Public folder. I had just assumed that I'd be able to mark files/folders that I wanted to be visible/sharable over the network - and am a bit wary about shifting the locations on my iMac of huge numbers of my files.
A final follow-on query. I'd ilke to use the DVD burner on the MacBook to back-up my iTunes library (which, again, is on my iMac). Would this again be a matter of relocating the library (even temporarily) in the Public Folder so that the MacBook can see it and back it up?
Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance....On the iMac - Turn on Personal File Sharing
On the MacBook - In the Finder, click on "Go", then "Connect to Server...", then type in the address of the iMac (you can find this at the bottom of the "Personal File Sharing" window on the iMac).
Click on "Connect" and enter your account name and password for the iMac.
You should get a list of available items to access, at a minimum your home directory (you don't have to use the Public shared folder). If you use Admin credentials, you can mount the hard drive and access the programs you have on the iMac and run them from the MacBook - not all programs will work this way but most of the ones I use work. -
Can I install iDVD (only) from an iLife 11 CD on a new (late 2011) on-line MacBook Pro/Lion purchase that no longer included it?
Purchasing iLife 11 on disk is an easy thing to do. ILife 11 will include iDVD.
If you have iDVD on another Macintosh you can transfer it to your new computer. That procedure has been discussed here many times, if you do a search you will find that procedure. -
My new macbook pro (lion) iCal has been showing the wrong date?
My new macbook pro (lion) iCal has been showing the wrong date for stored events - even though i have put the appointment in on the right date when I look it up a week or so later it has changed?
I think it might be showing 2011 date? How can i fix this and do I have back-up of my original dates?Good to hear . Happy computing!
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I just tried to sync calendar on my iPhone 3 (ver. 4.2.1) with my MacBook Pro (Lion ver. 10.7.4). It doesn't sync. Is there any way to do it?
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I wouldn't recommend installing through a network connection.
For a Virtual Machine:
If you have the Win 7 media (DVD), use an app like PowerISO or MagicISO to make an ISO file of the install disc and use that.
For BootCamp:
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Have a 2006 MacBook Pro with wireless mouse and Keyboard. Some of keys (caps lock, tab) on KB do not work any longer. I attempted to replace wireless KB with wired KB, but could not find one that was compatible with Snowleopard (10.6.8) OS. Would like to replace KB with either another wireless KB or wired KB.
However, in view of the scarcity of the above items, it appears I might serve myself better by fixing my current KB. Any suggestions?
Thanks!Hello Jimbo5451,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3048
Have a nice day,
Mario -
Hello everyone,
I have checked and tried some advices here on "discussions", about playing video on youtube for example on a MacBook Pro lion. I have the latest Flash player but it still doesn't work. Please help. Thanks in advance..Hi,
if you are using a SAFARI you don't need to install a flash player, it comes insatlled already, you can check that on safari toolbar.
Help>Installed Plug-ins> and then check for shockwave flash player etc.
i have a early 2011 macbookpro and have never needed to install any flash payer unlike on windows.
that's if your are using safari.
Thanks
Freddy
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