RE: iBook Network Connection Query

Hi
I wonder if anyone can help me here. I have a Power Mac G5 which is linked to a wireless router (D-Link Dl-524 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router) by ethernet. My iBook G4 until today connected fine wirelessly, as did ATV and its all been running perfect ever since I set it up.
Today I got a second hand ipod touch off ebay and initially I could not get this to connect to my home network. I resolved this by one of the following (not sure which did the trick):
- reset router,
- reset ipod network setting
- installed firmware update (though not sure if this worked)
- changed password
All was working well, then I noticed the iBook was getting the message "there was an error connecting to PMG5" PMG5 being the network name. Working through the configuration assistant under network in system prefs it said the password was invalid. I then tried to manually mirror the DHCP info displayed on my ipod network settings under TCP/IP and "Using DHCP" but got the same message. The password entry is correct I am sure of that. All software up to date too.
I note that D-Link don't make the router I have - could this be something ? Is there a limit to how many periferal devices I can have seeing the router (its been two - iBook and ATV until today), though even if I take the ipod off the network the iBook still won't connect.
Well sorry for the lengthy post. I'd be very grateful for some advice if anyone has anything ??
Many Thanks

MrJax wrote:
Today I got a second hand ipod touch off ebay and initially I could not get this to connect to my home network. I resolved this by one of the following (not sure which did the trick):
- reset router,
- reset ipod network setting
- installed firmware update (though not sure if this worked)
for the router?
- changed password
on the router or your network?
All was working well, then I noticed the iBook was getting the message "there was an error connecting to PMG5" PMG5 being the network name. Working through the configuration assistant under network in system prefs it said the password was invalid. I then tried to manually mirror the DHCP info displayed on my ipod network settings under TCP/IP and "Using DHCP" but got the same message. The password entry is correct I am sure of that. All software up to date too.
I note that D-Link don't make the router I have - could this be something ?
Shouldn't make a difference
Is there a limit to how many periferal devices I can have seeing the router (its been two - iBook and ATV until today), though even if I take the ipod off the network the iBook still won't connect.
There might be a limit, but you are not even close to it.
I would suggest double checking the network name and password again. The network name must be exactly the same case, and make sure you're using the password for the network and not the router.
When you reset the router, did you log into it, or use the power or reset button on it? I'm assuming you checked all the settings after it was reset, turned on the wireless, and the encryption type matches. You might try going to the TCP/IP panel on the iBook and click on renew DHCP lease. Also repair permissions on the iBook.
If you can't resolve it, you can always log into the router from the iBook and set everything up again. It might be faster than troubleshooting.
Hope something works for you.

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