My OSX10.6.8 only connects to the internet for 5 second intervals??  Modem works fine (husband is not having problem on other computer), restarting doesn't work.  Can browse web just fine for 5 seconds until it disconnects.  Help??

I am running Mac OSX 10.6.8, but this problem has occurred also while I was running OSX 10.5.  This problem happens about once every two or three months, but seems to occur randomly.  When I try to connect to a wifi network on this computer, it will only connect for approx. 5 seconds before disconnecting, either telling me the password is wrong (which it is not) or a "connection timeout" message.  During this 5 second window, I can access the internet just fine until it disconnects me.  I don't understand why it is doing this.  My router/modem is working fine, my husband is using our other computer without problem.  In the past, restarting my computer a few times seems to do the trick.  But at the time of my typing this, it has not made any difference.  I am currently connected via an ethernet cable, but I would like to go back to being wireless.  Any advice for me?

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
I probably can't help much, but I have occasionally had the same problem. You might try going to System Preferences>Network and look at your Airport connection. See if the diagnostics can help.
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