Possible attack on my network, fire wall is disabled and I can't turn back on!

I called iPhone customer service because my phones wi-fi is greyed out and they transferred me to a "network specialist" that said my computer's firewall has been disabled via a network attack and it would cost $1200 for him to fix remotely? I called the 1-866 235-7733 customer service number at www.techsupportcenter.org in which I thought was affiliated with Apple. I tried calling the Iphone support number via the apple support number and I have to buy a $20 over the phone tech support session, what is going on with my Mac products? I never had to worry about network/hardware corruption, thats why I have Mac products... maybe things have changed?

It's a scam,DO NOT give them access or you're toast, it's a variation of this...
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-04/11/malwarebytes

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My IPhone shut off by itself and I can't turn it back on. My lock screen button is broken and I tried plugging it into the wall but nothing happened. Can you guys please help me.

IIf the battery was completely drained it might take some time before the phone will respond. Wait at least 30 minutes with the phone connected to the charger. Then reset your device. Press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the buttons and let the device restart. If the phone starts up let it continue to charge until it's 100%.
if the broken button will not let you do the reset Make an appointment at an Apple Store to have your device examined by a technician. Or contact Apple Support.

TS1398 My iPhone 5s can no longer use Internet on a wifi network. I've reset everything, how can I roll back to iOS 7?

My iPhone 5s can no longer use Internet on a wifi network. I've reset everything, how can I roll back to iOS 7?
i Was considerinf buying a macbook pro, but am reconsidering spending such an amount of money on a company that can screw up such a basic function. I mean you can have your iOS 8 back if this is what it means, I don't want to use your health Kit app.

You cannot 'roll back' your iOS. That's never been supported or allowed by Apple (with only one exception).
Use this article: iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections - Apple
It's not the iOS. It may be a setting on your iPhone or the wi-fi network, or a hardware issue. But it's not the iOS. If it was, then everyone's iPhone 5S using the same iOS would not be working, and that's not the case.
Troubleshoot your issue.

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LivingSuccess

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If that doesn't help you could try an SMC reset:
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USB modem in network worked, but accidentaly deleted, and now can't replace it.

I recently succesfully connected a Nokia 6120 cellphone to use as a 3G modem; the last time I used this was in 2009.
The USB connection and network place in my network settings "migrated" to its proper place when I upgraded to Lion this year, and when I tried the Nokia again it worked, connected through USB.
There was a second Nokia network choice on the list in my Network prefs, which I deleted, thinking that it was not necessary. After that deletion, the remaining Nokia setting would not connect the computer to the phone, and of course would provide internet access.
I tried duplicating the old setting, but now I can't select a USB option when configuring it.
All my research indicates that this is due to Lion no longer supporting USB modems. However, my Nokia worked just fine, and the old Network via USB setting was still present in Network preferences, and worked just fine until the deletion of one of the Nokia settings.
Does anyone know of a work-around or a patch that will add USB connectivity to Network preferences in Lion?
BTW... tried connecting through Bluetooth; I can pair the phone to the computer, but it will not make the modem connetion.
Would the bluetooth transfer rate be too slow, anyway?
Thanks in advance
Glenn

Found the problem!
Check this thread:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/4028119#4028119
There are, in fact, modem scripts available, and they go into the Library/Modem Scripts folder.
By deleting the extra configuration, I deleted the old scripts. I downloaded and installed the 3G Nokia scripts from the website shown in the above thread, and my configurations re appeared in Network prefs;
I went one step further; I connected to the internet using the restored configuration, then selected and deleted (using the - at the bottom of the list) while the connection was working. It got rid of the second configuration but kept the valid one. Hopefully, It will still be available when I attempt to connect again.
Glenn

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when i try to sign on to to I message I get the error message. IMESsage activation, could not sign in. Please check your network connection and try again. I have a network connection and can access the internet. what do i need to do?

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
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HT204291 i m CONNECTED TO THE SAME NETWORK UPDATED ALL MY SOFTWARE AND I CAN NOT SEE THE AIRPLAY ICON

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Time Capsule: 1000BaseT wired, and 802.11N 5Ghz only wireless
Linksys: 100BaseT wired, and 802.11G 2.4Ghz wireless
Airport Utility 5.3.1
Time Capsule v. 7.3
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802.11N only, 5Ghz
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I don't know how to continue the steps.

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The info that I have on file indicates that only the WRT-54G versions 4 and under were compatible, so that would be one bridge to cross.
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