Trouble connection to certain wifi APs

So I've been having trouble connecting to some wifi access points over the last half last year or so. The weird thing is that my notebook stopped connecting to one AP which works for other devices, used to work with the notebook and now it connects to some networks (like eduroam) but refuses to connect to others, like my access point at home. Other distributions and operating systems, like Kali Linux and Windows 8 connect fine to the same access points on the same notebook.
My hardware is a Thinkpad Edge E325 with this network controller
01:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter [10ec:8176] (rev 01)
The kernel is the latest stable 3.16.4 and wpa_supplicant is 2.2-2, but I think it's been happening since somewhere around linux 3.13.x.
The logs I could gather are useless to me. Here is NetworkManagers journal output:
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Activation (wlan0) starting connection 'STERNCHEN_Netzwerk'
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Activation (wlan0) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) scheduled...
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Activation (wlan0) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) started...
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): device state change: disconnected -> prepare (reason 'none') [30 40 0]
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Activation (wlan0) Stage 2 of 5 (Device Configure) scheduled...
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Activation (wlan0) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) complete.
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Activation (wlan0) Stage 2 of 5 (Device Configure) starting...
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): device state change: prepare -> config (reason 'none') [40 50 0]
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Activation (wlan0/wireless): connection 'STERNCHEN_Netzwerk' has security, and secrets exist. No new secrets needed.
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Config: added 'ssid' value 'STERNCHEN_Netzwerk'
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Config: added 'scan_ssid' value '1'
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Config: added 'key_mgmt' value 'WPA-PSK'
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Config: added 'psk' value '<omitted>'
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Activation (wlan0) Stage 2 of 5 (Device Configure) complete.
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> Config: set interface ap_scan to 1
Okt 08 12:03:03 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: authenticate with 7e:4f:b5:c2:6b:10
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: send auth to 7e:4f:b5:c2:6b:10 (try 1/3)
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: inactive -> authenticating
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: authenticated
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: associate with 7e:4f:b5:c2:6b:10 (try 1/3)
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: authenticating -> associating
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: RX AssocResp from 7e:4f:b5:c2:6b:10 (capab=0x411 status=0 aid=2)
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: associated
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: cfg80211: Calling CRDA to update world regulatory domain
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: associating -> 4-way handshake
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: deauthenticating from 7e:4f:b5:c2:6b:10 by local choice (Reason: 1=UNSPECIFIED)
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: cfg80211: Calling CRDA to update world regulatory domain
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: 4-way handshake -> group handshake
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <warn> Connection disconnected (reason -1)
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: group handshake -> disconnected
Okt 08 12:03:04 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: disconnected -> scanning
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: authenticate with 7e:4f:b5:c2:6b:10
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: send auth to 7e:4f:b5:c2:6b:10 (try 1/3)
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: scanning -> authenticating
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: authenticated
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: associate with 7e:4f:b5:c2:6b:10 (try 1/3)
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: RX AssocResp from 7e:4f:b5:c2:6b:10 (capab=0x411 status=0 aid=2)
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: associated
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: cfg80211: Calling CRDA to update world regulatory domain
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: authenticating -> associating
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: associating -> 4-way handshake
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: wlan0: deauthenticating from 7e:4f:b5:c2:6b:10 by local choice (Reason: 1=UNSPECIFIED)
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 kernel: cfg80211: Calling CRDA for country: DE
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: 4-way handshake -> group handshake
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <warn> Connection disconnected (reason -1)
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: group handshake -> disconnected
Okt 08 12:03:18 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: disconnected -> scanning
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <warn> Activation (wlan0/wireless): association took too long.
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): device state change: config -> need-auth (reason 'none') [50 60 0]
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <warn> Activation (wlan0/wireless): asking for new secrets
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <warn> Couldn't disconnect supplicant interface: This interface is not connected.
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <warn> Couldn't disconnect supplicant interface: This interface is not connected.
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <warn> No agents were available for this request.
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): device state change: need-auth -> failed (reason 'no-secrets') [60 120 7]
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <warn> Activation (wlan0) failed for connection 'STERNCHEN_Netzwerk'
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): device state change: failed -> disconnected (reason 'none') [120 30 0]
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): deactivating device (reason 'none') [0]
Okt 08 12:03:29 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <warn> Couldn't disconnect supplicant interface: This interface is not connected.
Okt 08 12:03:30 thinkpad-ajs124 NetworkManager[1008]: <info> (wlan0): supplicant interface state: scanning -> inactive
wpa_supplicant debug logs generated with "wpa_supplicant -dd -Dnl80211 -iwlan0 -c/etc/wpa_supplicant/STERNCHEN_Netzwerk.conf" where STERNCHEN_Netzwerk.conf is
network={
ssid="STERNCHEN_Netzwerk"
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
psk="supersecretpassword"
This problem might actually solve itself, since I'll probably give this notebook away in a few weeks, but I'd still like to find the reason for this.

Well, that's quite a drastic solution so I've saved it for last (Recovery Mode).
First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. It could take well over an hour! Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
If you're unable to do the Restore, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here.

Similar Messages

I have been having trouble connecting to my wifi on my ipad mini but my iPod is just fine......it will connect and then say "Unable to connect to network" I've tried resetting my ipad mini and turning off my router for 30 seconds and its not working.

I have been having trouble connecting to my wifi on my ipad mini but my iPod is just fine......it will connect and then say "Unable to connect to network" I've tried resetting my ipad mini and turning off my router for 30 seconds and its not working.

What TC do you have? Model number direct from the base is a big help, it will be A1 followed by 3 numbers.. eg
A1409 Gen 4.. The new AC is A1470
How is it setup?
I need the whole network setup. what modem/router, how is the TC connected etc??
I also need to know what IP the ipod gets, so I can see what mode the TC or network router is working in.

HT201653 after downloading 8.1.1 I have trouble connecting and keeping wifi connection on ipad 4

after downloading 8.1.1 I have trouble connecting and keeping wifi connection on ipad 4

I also reset the network connection. Rebooted it, used forget network and started over, I did everything that Apple said and it still doesn't connect most of the time but my iphone 5c and my laptop works great on wifi.

HT1695 Did iOS 6.0.2 update, but still can't connect to certain WiFi networks. FIX THIS, APPLE!

Like the subject line says, I installed the 6.0.2. update with my fingers crossed, but my iPhone 5 still doesn't connect to certain networks. Of course, Apple in their "Troubleshooter" sends me to an article telling me how to connect to a WiFi network, and to reset Network settings (which I've done numerous times).
This happens in a local coffee shop, and one odd thing is that the owner thinks he has his router set to require a password, but none of my devices show it to be a secured network (though it was and did require a password when I initially joined the network).
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

We have the same problem here at the university campus. See my post
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4322372
We hope that Apple will release a fixed iOS 6-Version soon.

I am having trouble connecting to my wifi-

I am having trouble connecting to my locked WIFI linksys account via my personal PC. I tried the authentication code via linksys with no luck. Any suggestions??
Thanks!

If you have ever connected to it go to Settings>Wi-Fi>press on the name of the network and press Forget This Network. Then reset your phone (hold on/off and home buttons together for 10-15 seconds until you see the Apple logo, release and wait for it to restart) and go back and try to joing your wifi again.

Trouble Connecting to Public Wifi in airports

Hello,
I've been having trouble connecting my Macbook Air to public wifi in several airports (Denver, San Diego most recently). I select the SSID and get the signal just fine. When I launch Safari or Firefox, I see a redirect to an authentication page - but it never comes up - it just hangs.
Using my iPhone and Safari, I can connect just fine. When the iPhone browser gets to the redirect screen, it comes up with a dialog box asking to accept a security certificate.
On the Macbook, I never get asked about a certificate. I can't find any settings that change this behavior. I am not blocking pop up windows blocked and I am accepting cookies.
Any ideas on how to resolve this? I see lot's of other Macbooks in the airport browsing away so I know I must be doing something wrong.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Hi,
Have you tried "Renew DHCP Lease" under TCP/IP?
Best of luck.
Cheers

Trouble connecting to specific WiFi network

Starting a few months ago, my iPad mini has been having trouble connecting to my home WiFi network. At first I figured it was my WiFi, but I've tried resetting iit, which did not correct the problem. Also, oddly nobody else had trouble connecting. My boyfriend's iPad and both of our iPhones have strong connection everywhere in the apartment. Obnoxiously, my iPad can connect to every other WiFi network in our building with strong connections, just not mine!
I have tried resetting network settings and did a full factory restore but I'm still experiencing the same issue. I can't decide whether it's an iPad issue or a WiFi issue. Nobody else has problems with the WiFi, and my iPad doesn't have problems with any other connection!
Here's what is actually happening: to connect to my network, I have to literally set the iPad right next to the router until it connects. Immediately after I walk away, it drops down to 1 bar and as long as I'm within that room, I can use my iPad. Once I leave the room, the connection is lost.
It's driving me INSANE. Please help with suggestions or similar experiences
ps. This has not been an issue caused by system upgrades as it has been going on for several months and has finally driven me crazy enough to get help, haha

You have a wifi signal; it's just very weak. That suggests two possible causes:
1. The iPad case. In some cases, a case may interfere with the wifi signal significantly. Remove the case, and test the wifi again.
2. The wifi antenna. In rare cases, the wifi antenna will become dislodged or torn; they're fragile strips of filament.
The iPad case is easy to fix. The antenna requires more skill, and urge you to use an experienced professional.

HT2497 Using Time Machine for home wifi just fine. Switched to cable modem from DSL. Now having trouble connecting laptops to wifi. ISP says it is not their fault. Mac books won't connect on their own.

Changed from DSL to cable modem. Now Mac book pro won't connect to wifi - Time Machine?
One Mac ok, other not. Help?

Thanks. We have been using an existing Time Machine for wifi. Cable modem replaced DSL router and was hooked up to Time Machine. What's odd is that 3 computers and iPad2 are connecting to home wifi just fine, using exact same network and password as before. My Mac book pro and an older iPad are not. IPhones are also connecting to home wifi just fine. I managed to get my Mac book pro hooked one time by copying ip address from a Mac that was working (entered manually) then turning that one off. That's not what I need.
The error message is "no ip address".

Trouble connecting to Hotel Wifi

I have a 2011 Macbook pro with mountain lion and I am currently at a hotel where I am unable to connect to the wifi. To access you select the wifi that you want and open a browser and a login page should show up to allow you to sign in. I never get that page on Safari, Chrome or Firefox. I know it's in the settings, because if I load windows on this computer it works fine, but I would rather use OSX. Any ideas?
Thanks

From the menu bar, select
 ▹ System Preferences... ▹ Network ▹ Advanced... ▹ DNS
Under DNS Servers you should have one or more numerical addresses, such as “192.168.1.1” or “10.0.0.1”. Delete those addresses, then, in the TCP/IP tab, click Renew DHCP Lease. Close the preference pane and save the changes. Try the sign-in procedure again.

Why airport cant connect to certain wifi,

I have the strangest problem
i m quiet new to mac, but all this while, i can connect to this particular wifi with no issue, but now i cant connect to the wifi. i kept getting connection faild message, i have reinstall the OS (Leopard) i even tried with lion but it doesnt work
can anyone help me with this?

No one knows? heloooooooo

Trouble Connecting to Home Wifi

I just bought a Belkin N+ wireless router. I am able to connect to the wifi on my laptops, but I am not able to connect on my ipod touch for some reason. I have the security settings on WPA2 and i'm required to use a security key to connect to the router. I've tried the security phrase on my ipod touch with no luck. I then went to "other" on network connections on the itouch and setup that the network is WPA2 and I still couldn't get on.
When i take the security settings off of the router (ie: no password required to get access) i am able to get on with my itouch.
Does anyone know if there are issues with this type of router with the itouch or with using the WPA2 security? I can't figure this out.
E

I use the same router and have had no issues. Typing problem with your password maybe>

HT1695 Hello I was given an ipad from my mother because she bought her a newer ipad and I am having trouble connecting to my wifi due to needing to add vpn configuration. Can you please help me?

Hello I was given an ipad ios 5.1.1 from my mother she had purchased a newere version. I am unable to connect to my wifi due to needing to setup my vpn configuration. Can you please help me?

You haven't told us what you've tried to get the vpn working and what errors you may have encountered, so I'll just give a link to an overview of setting up vpn on a device...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1424?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Ipod touch trouble connecting to public wifi

my wife has a iphone 3g and I have an ipod 4th generation. When we go to a restaurant she can connect to their wifi but I cannot. Can someone help me?

A lot of public networks reqire you to go to a browser like Safari and agree to terms of use on a webpage before you can use the network.
Alsso try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings

Trouble connecting to a WiFi network in OS X Mountain Lion

Why is it that sometimes I cannot connect to a WiFi network unless I move that specific network to the top of the list of my preferred networks under a profile in my WiFi settings? I dont understand it because OS X Lion had the same problem. Sometimes when I am connected to a WiFi network, it acts like it isn't connected, and I can't use Safari or any other interet-based application. It gets me so fustrated!

After countless hours, and two hours of a phone discussion with MSU support, the support person figured out the issue.
There are two articles that I am sure explain this much better which I will place in this post. Read the articles to their entirety if yo want to know what is going on. My original understanding of the root cause was actually incorrect. However, the fix seems to work.
The fix was fairly easy. Basically I had to load FireFox, and load the webpage from MSU that was sending the certificate. Then export that certificate, import it into the keycahin, then mark the cerificate as "Always Trust".
I actually did this for two certificates: guestlogin2.wireless.msu.edu.crt and dhcp.msu.edu.crt. I had to do this for each user on the account, and reboots were required. It seems to have fixed the issue. (3 MacBooks so far)
http://superuser.com/questions/349740/mac-os-x-lion-10-7-2-update-breaks-ssl
Useful clip from the above:
In my experience this happens only when connecting behind a captive portal. I think the reason is that the operating system tries to validate the certificate of the captive portal's login page, but the validation process requires internet access. I was able to fix this problem by manually adding the certificate of the captive portal page to the keychain and marking it as always trust.
You can export the certificate with the following steps:
Visit the captive portal page in Firefox
Select Tools > Page Info > Security > View Certificate > Details > Export
Save the certificate to your hard drive with the extension ".crt"
You can import the certificate with the following steps:
Open Keychain Access.app
Drag the certificate from Finder into a keychain
Double click on the certificate and expand the "Trust" section
Choose "When using this certificate: Always Trust"
Close the popup window
If you cannot open Keychain Access because your keychain is corrupted, turn off wireless, delete~/Library/Keychains/login.keychain and /Library/Keychains/System.keychain, and then reboot.
Another article:
http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/37829/why-wont-my-macbook-pro-connect-t o-wi-fi-networks-that-use-a-sign-in-page-capt
Clip from the above:
Export the captive portal's SSL certificate with the following steps:
Visit the captive portal page in Firefox Select Tools > Page Info > Security > View Certificate > Details > Export Save the certificate to your hard drive with the extension ".crt" You can import the certificate with the following steps:
Open Keychain Access.app Drag the certificate from Finder into a keychain Double click on the certificate and expand the "Trust" section Choose "When using this certificate: Always Trust" Close the popup window.
Some folks reported corrupted keychains from this problem; I have not had that issue but if you cannot open Keychain Access because your keychain is corrupted, turn off wireless, delete ~/Library/Keychains/login.keychain and /Library/Keychains/System.keychain, and then reboot.

No internet connectivity from certain WiFi Hot Spots

I've been unable to get internet connectivity using Tim Horton's WiFi on my MacBook Pro.
I can select the Tim Horton network but when I launch my browser nothing happens.
I've cleared cache and cookies, restarted laptop and a few other things, Not able to get on the Internet no matter what I do., My iPhone -was- able to connect without issue. This is odd isn't it?
I've tried Safari and Chrome to no avail, I am being given an IP address but get no further than that, The Tim Horton's join network page never shows up. Nothing.
This has happened to me at 3 different Tim Horton's.
I use my laptop at -countless- hot spots and have -never- had a connection issue... only at Tim Hortons.
I don't know what's going on but something is not right. It just happened to me this morning. I left Tim Hortons and went to Panera. BOOM. Instantly online.. Same with McDonalds which is right across the street from Panera. I can get on both places. But not Tim Horton's. Any ideas why?
I don't know if this helps, but I did capture a log of the attempt to get online...
12/18/12 11:40:48.000 AM
kernel[0]
en1: 802.11d country code set to 'US'.
12/18/12 11:40:48.000 AM
kernel[0]
en1: Supported channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 165
12/18/12 11:40:49.000 AM
kernel[0]
MacAuthEvent en1 Auth result for: 00:1a:1e:6b:c8:c0 MAC AUTH succeeded
12/18/12 11:40:49.000 AM
kernel[0]
wlEvent: en1 en1 Link UP virtIf = 0
12/18/12 11:40:49.000 AM
kernel[0]
AirPort: Link Up on en1
12/18/12 11:40:49.000 AM
kernel[0]
en1: BSSID changed to 00:1a:1e:6b:c8:c0
12/18/12 11:40:49.000 AM
kernel[0]
en1::IO80211Interface::postMessage bssid changed
12/18/12 11:40:49.800 AM
airportd[491]
_doAutoJoin: Already associated to “Tim Hortons WiFi”. Bailing on auto-join.
12/18/12 11:40:49.815 AM
airportd[491]
_doAutoJoin: Already associated to “Tim Hortons WiFi”. Bailing on auto-join.
12/18/12 11:40:49.827 AM
airportd[491]
_doAutoJoin: Already associated to “Tim Hortons WiFi”. Bailing on auto-join.
12/18/12 11:40:50.584 AM
configd[50]
network changed: v4(en1+:10.3.251.160) DNS+ Proxy+ SMB
12/18/12 11:40:50.602 AM
UserEventAgent[11]
Captive: en1: Probing 'Tim Hortons WiFi'
12/18/12 11:41:40.631 AM
mdworker[506]
Unable to talk to lsboxd
12/18/12 11:41:40.634 AM
mdworker[507]
Unable to talk to lsboxd
12/18/12 11:41:40.694 AM
sandboxd[508]
([506]) mdworker(506) deny mach-lookup com.apple.ls.boxd
12/18/12 11:41:40.699 AM
sandboxd[508]
([507]) mdworker(507) deny mach-lookup com.apple.ls.boxd
12/18/12 11:41:41.000 AM
kernel[0]
Sandbox: sandboxd(508) deny mach-lookup com.apple.coresymbolicationd
12/18/12 11:41:50.601 AM
UserEventAgent[11]
Captive: [CaptiveHandleRedirect:2152] Timed out on en1 (Tim Hortons WiFi), assuming online
12/18/12 11:41:50.605 AM
configd[50]
network changed: v4(en1!:10.3.251.160) DNS Proxy SMB
12/18/12 11:41:50.622 AM
imagent[174]
[Warning] Bag loading failed! Error (NSURLErrorDomain:-1001): The request timed out. http://init-p01md.apple.com/bag
12/18/12 11:41:50.622 AM
imagent[174]
[Warning] Bag loading failed! Error (NSURLErrorDomain:-1001): The request timed out. http://init.ess.apple.com/WebObjects/VCInit.woa/wa/getBag?ix=1

Clinton, thanks for the suggestion of trying NetSpot. The application sounds like it might be helpful for general network assessment although I'm not sure if it can provide much assistance in this situation.
I believe the internet connectivity issues I'm experiencing have more to do with whatever kind of "sensing" that the router/hotspot uses. Generally when I go to a new hotspot, after choosing it in my list of avalable networks, a hotspot window will automatically open asking for my agreement to the terms of useage. That never happened at the hotspot I was having trouble with. I was able to choose the hotspot, had an excellent signal strength and was assigned an IP but never got any further than that.
So I'm not sure what NetSpot will be able to do for me in that situation but I'll download it and try it.

Trouble connection to certain wifi APs

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for