MBP 2007 thinks wireless router password is incorrect
Yes... I have checked the password a BILLION times. I do have the password right but it thinks I don't.
I've been connecting to this router for 8 months problem free. Now it says I have the password wrong. I have reset it loads of times to try to fix it but no matter what the computer the router is connected to says the password is, mine won't connect.
The router is a D-Link wireless N router and I configured the router on a PC because the D-Link CD ROMs won't run on the Mac.
Anyone have any suggestions?
I have the same problem with a Dlink DIR-655... I connect to it from my Vista machine... You can try installing Firefox on your Mac to see if that will do it.
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If I do that, I'm a little afraid that their wireless router will change, and she won't be able to access it.
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I will post this to the Airport section.
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shaunpcoleman wrote:
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Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
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Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
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I have entered the password several times and I know what I have entered is correctHi @Southglen,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I noticed that your HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus printer will not recognize your wireless router password. I am sorry to hear this, but happy to help!
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1-Obtained the mac address for all 3 wireless computers.
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One is the password you use to get into your router settings. If you don't know what that password is, you'll have to reset your router to its factory default settings. I can't tell you how to do that. There's probably either a button to press or a pinhole into which you insert a paper clip. After you reset the router, it will have a default password, which you must change immediately. The default password is in the documentation somewhere. Find that documentation on the manufacturer's website.
Do not leave the default password set.
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On your iMac try the following, in order, until (hopefully) resolved:
1a. Delete Preferred Network(s)
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Launch the "Keychain Access" application located in Applications/Utilties.
In the windows on the left side: Select login for Keychains and "All Items" for Category.
Click on the "Kind" filter at the top, and look for any "AirPort network password" entries...and delete them.
1c. Add Preferred Network(s)
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