Wireless Router issues with MacBook Pro and Windows XP laptops

hello,
I have a d-link wireless router and I have a MacBook Pro and a Windows XP laptops. My issue is that I have to keep rebooting either the router or the modem (which I both replaced) and it still does not work right. Now can mac and windows work simultaneously through a wireless router (d-link) with no issues?

My problem is that every time I log off either computer, and when I start it back up up again I have to reconfigure all over again for both laptops to get connected to the internet. I called the d-link people and they pretty much said if i still had problem to go their web sites and download their firmware (which I have that version) so I am running out of options because I just can't turn either of them on with out reconfiguring it. Now I am using WPA on them. Could that be the issue? But right now I do not know. This is my first mac and I am getting a little irritated by this. Overall I like the mac except for this little issue. Does that help?

Similar Messages

  • Wireless connectivity issues with Macbook Pro and At&t service HELP!!!!!

    I have three Computers two PC's and one Macbook Pro( the latest model).My desktop PC is used by ethernet, my girls laptop is used wirelessly and finally my MBP was being used wirelessly.
    I started off with only the two PCs and my internet connection never had a problem and I was doing everything from: on the internet to downloading.
    Before I bought my MBP I had also switched from internet and phone bundle to just internet from At&t service. So when I got my first MBP I notice that I was loosing wireless connection with both my girls pc laptop and my MBP so i thought it was because I had just switched service, though they send out a service technician and we came to a conclusion that it was the MBP. (I was loosing signal via wireless and ethernet). So we tried to see if both my girls laptop(wireless) and my PC desktop (ethernet) would run into the same issue which it did not.(MBP was turned off)
    So I decided to go my nearest Apple store and let them know what was going on. So I told them what was going on and they said It must be the airport card, and they ended up changing it. When I get home I discover that not only I am having the same issue but other issues too. I went back they ran some diagnostic and they said it was defective and they gave me a new one few days later.
    So in the mean time that I waited for my new one to arrive I used my PC desktop and my girl kept using her laptop and guess what no issue what so ever for one whole week. Now I receive my new MBP(they bumped the specs a little), went home set it up and still the same issue though I dont have the issue when Im using via ethernet. Just a view minutes ago I tried removing the ethernet and using the airport/wireless and within a few minutes I lost the signal.
    I have the gateway 2WIRE model(2701HG-B) modem/router.
    Is there something wrong? what do I have to do to make this work?

    Hi Guys, I bough my Mac almost two years ago. All this time I have experienced the same issue. There are tons of discussions re this issue in the internet. Unfortunately, Apple has done nothing to fix it. I have tried a lot of different options, but they work no longer then 1-2 days. The official fix - does not exist so far. It is quit strange, isn't? I can share my experience: if you go to AirPort Utility - Manual Setup - Wireless and then change Channel, it could help you till the moment you restart your computer; next time you need to repeat it again. It takes 2 minutes. Not sure that it would work for you but you could give it a try. Well, not the best option. Anyway Apple must fix it asap! Hello Apple, do you hear us? Good luck.

  • Wireless router for iMac, MacBook Pro and iBook G4

    I am in a deep trouble finding a wireless router which could be configured by a Mac and working with iMac, MacBook Pro and iBook G4. Please recommend me a wireless router

    Any 802.11 b/g/n or 802.11 b/g WiFi router will work. Any router can be configured by a Mac. While some now ship with fancy configuration software that attempts to mimic the easy setup of an Apple base station, they all can be configured via a web browser. My own preference is NetGear.

  • Issues with MacBook Pro and Asus VW266H

    I own a 2.4 GHz 15 inch MacBook Pro,and an Asus VW266H (external monitor) that I wanted to connect to my Mac via VGA,since the DVI is connected to my desktop computer.So I went ahead and purchased Apple's MiniDisplay Port to VGA adapter,and connected my Mac to my display.At first,the Mac didn't recognize the display with its name and would only go up to a resolution of 1920x1080(while the maximum resolution of the display is 1920x1200). I restarted the Mac with the display plugged in,and once the laptop booted up,the resolution was 1920x1200 and the display was recognized, but immediately quite a lot of trembling was noticeable.When the display wasn't detected properly(as an Asus VW266H) this problem wasn't present. I'm guessing that this is a compatibility issue,which by the way wasn't fixed by the latest EFI update by Apple,which improved external display compatibility. Does anyone have any idea if the problem might be something else other than lack of compatibility and/or how to fix it?
    I know that neither the adapter nor the VGA cable have a problem since I connected the computer to my 1080p TV and it worked just fine...

    Concerning this comment:
    I know that neither the adapter nor the VGA cable have a problem since I connected the computer to my 1080p TV and it worked just fine...
    I would like to point out that 1080p has a lower pixel clock than will 1920 x 1200. So it could be the stability problem is only present when the pixel clock is at the high end of the range.
    You could return the adapter and try another. A new one might have better margins. Another thing you could try is to use a utility like SwitchResX to lower the pixel clock and see if stability improves.

  • Verizon Fios Wireless Compatibility Issues with MacBook Pro

    Good afternoon,
    We have Verizon Fios as our internet provider. We both have PCs that are connected to the router and my husband has a laptop that connects both via an ethernet cable and wirelessly. We do not have any problems connecting our PCs and the laptop to the Verizon Fios service.
    In December of 2007, I purchased a MacBook Pro. For several months, my ability to connect wirelessly with my MacBook Pro was great. However, beginning around March of 2008, my wireless connection began to become sporadic. Now, my ability to connect wirelessly to Fios varies based upon where I am in our home. When in the same room as the router or in the room above the router, my connection is great. I have no issues. In all other rooms, I either cannot connect wirelessly or the connection is sporadic at best.
    I have spoken with Apple Customer Service and Verizon Fios Customer Service on numerous occasions. My last discussion resulted in the service representative telling me that there are inherent problems with connecting Fios and Apple and I would either have to switch to all Fios components or all Apple components. As long as I have both components connected to each other, I will continue to experience problems.
    Per Verizon, we upgraded our firmware and changed our security settings. These changes did not help. Per an Apple sales clerk, I purchased an Airport Express Base Station. When I arrived home and called customer service to help me connect it, I was told that it would not help my situation.
    Please tell me there are other options. The whole point of having a laptop is so I'm not restricted to one location.
    Thank you,

    I am having the same problem, although we have been experiencing the problem with a Windows machine as well. Sporadic internet is very frustrating! Right now it's working fine two stories above the router on my MBP, but I'm constantly checking the airport meter to see if I've lost my connection. 20 minutes ago I had nothing. It does seem to work consistently if I'm in the room next to the router. Hopefully Verizon comes up with a solution.
    You wouldn't happen to be having Kernel Panics when waking your MBP from sleep, too, would you?

  • Issues with Macbook pro and siemens gigaset se587

    Hello!
    Wondering if anyone can help me with this issue;
    Bought my macbook pro about a year ago as a refurb off the apple site, everything works fine with it up until about a month ago, when the wireless internet kept dropping out and required me to type the passcode back in to gain access (I thought this was wierd as it is supposed to remember this info).
    The next stage of this was the router disapeared completely off my airport list, after navigating through the forum pages I found that broadcasting on a different channel usually works, it was on 13 I dropped it down a couple and we had wireless internet once again.
    As of recent, my router seems to of randomly reset itself after speaking with TalkTalk we got it back and running... but only on the PC. The element that had changed on the setup was (I may get this wrong) the router was pppoe and not pppoa (im not clued up on wireless networks an lingo, but I hope it provides some insight as to what happend).
    The problem now is my macbook can see the router but the passcode (from the bottom of the router) does not work, everytime I type it in I get 'connection timed out' and it only works with a wired connection.
    I hope I have provided enough info for you guys to help me out. I will be very appreciative of any insight you can offer.
    Thanks in advance
    Tom Hall

    Concerning this comment:
    I know that neither the adapter nor the VGA cable have a problem since I connected the computer to my 1080p TV and it worked just fine...
    I would like to point out that 1080p has a lower pixel clock than will 1920 x 1200. So it could be the stability problem is only present when the pixel clock is at the high end of the range.
    You could return the adapter and try another. A new one might have better margins. Another thing you could try is to use a utility like SwitchResX to lower the pixel clock and see if stability improves.

  • Issues with Macbook Pro and Lion

    Hi Folks,
    Since I upgraded to Lion I have been having issues with Lion/Macbook Pro.
    On occassions whilst using my magic mouse the mouse will start highlighting everything, neither left or right clicking will alleviate this. The only option I have is to go to the Apple menu and right click to reveal it (left click does nothing). I then have to right click on restart which produces the restart window, I then have to press "enter" to reboot the Macbook.
    This issue originally started with 10.7.2 and I was hoping 10.7.3 would cure this issue, unfortunately this is not the case.
    I have tried using a Logitech wireless mouse to see if it is an issue with the Magic Mouse but the same happens.
    One issue which I have noted on the forums is that Lion does not like external monitors and I use a Dell 2209WA with the Macbook Pro in clamshell mode but not sure if this may have any link.
    I have tried everything I can find on the forums but to no avail and would be very grateful if anyone out there had similar issues or better had found a solution.
    Many thanks,
    Iain

    Your understanding of the problem seems correct to me. There's no way to fix it except to replace the logic board.

  • Netgear DG834GT Wireless Conectivity Issues with MacBook Pro

    Just purchased a Macbook Pro (my first MAC !!!) and I can't get it to connect wirelessley to my Netgear Router using any of the encryption options. I connect using WEP to my Windows Notebook and can connect the MAC using the cable but need to connect wirelessly . Help please in words of one sylable

    Can it connect with WEP or WPA disabled? Don't worry a band of rogues will not descend on you for the 5 minutes you check that out. Diagnose if it works at all first. If you have then say so.
    Try preceding the WEP key (which I presume is F6D3A0C2...etc.) with a $ sign.
    Note WEP can be broken in under 5 minutes so you are using really poor security. WPA works on your mac and is so much more secure, and the pass phrase (e.g. my dog spot and cat harry have blue feet) are easy to remember and type in.

  • Network issue between Macbook Pro and Windows

    I have a Macbook Pro 2012 model running 10.8.5. Also have a Win7 PC.
    When both are connected to the home router via wire (or the Windows on wireless), everything is fine from network connectivity point of view. However if I move the Mac to Wireless (either 2.4 or 5GHz), Mac can't ping/reach out the Win7 computer and vice versa. Win7 can be wired or wireless, does not matter.
    I checked not only ping, but http, https, vnc protocols. None of them works when Mac is on WiFi.
    I also have printer, smartphones/tablets connected to the local lan and all are accessible either from the Mac or the Windows (including the home router and internet behind it).
    First I thought it should be a Windows problem, so tried to shut the firewall down on that side, but did not behaved differently. Firewall is down on the Mac all the time. And firewall was somehow ticked out with the wired test when the Mac received pings from the Windows computer.
    The other reason why I thought about Windows, when I boot it up, I can ping it for a couple of minutes. Then ping breaks.
    Due to the 100% success of the cable test, now I started wondering if the Mac has some misconfiguration. Any suggestion I should check?

    One more comment. Wired connection seem to be stable neither. I have ping running to the Windows computer and after a couple of minutes, it gets broken.
    However if I have both WiFi and cable connection to the home router and disconnect from cable (after ping is broken), I get the network to the Windows comptuer back. Nothing serious on the network change, I just get 192.168.1.x instead of 192.168.1.y as IP).
    During this network switch I do nothing with the Windows computer.
    This is not valid if I want to connect to the Windows computer via Microsoft sharing (smb://192.168.1.x), then it immediately breaks the connection. Can't get it back until Windows is restarted.
    Getting lost...

  • Wireless Printing from MacBook Pro and Windows 7 laptop through iMac

    I have looked everywhere I can think and have not found a solution to this problem:
    I just bought a 21.5" iMac and a Windows 7 laptop. I already had a 15" Macbook Pro.
    I have an HP C5280 printer that is now connected via USB to the iMac. All computers use my wireless home network using a Netgear N wireless router.
    I cannot figure out how to print wirelessly from either the MacBook or laptop through the iMac. Printer software is installed on all computers and printer sharing is enabled on the iMac.

    Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
    In the Finder go to Help>Mac Help. Select the Index, upper right. Go to S>Sharing printers. You will find instructions for configuring Macs and PCs for printer sharing among the articles available.
    Dah•veed

  • Having issues with MacBook Pro and Verizon Mobile Hotspot

    Hey everyone,
    I bought a MacBook Pro with the Lion OS. I recently switched to Verizon and got an HTC Thunderbolt so I could use it as a hotspot at home and when I travel.
    The problem I am having is when I turn the Mobile Hotspot on is, it will connect and stay connected for anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes and then it will work intermittently after that until I turn it off. I've talked to Verizon Tech Support probably 30 times in the last 3 months about the issue. They sent me another SIM card and a new Thunderbolt at first. The issue did not go away, so they offered me a Samsung Charge. Got it and it did the same thing. So I told them to send me back a Thunderbolt, because its a better phone and the Charge was too glitchy.
    I've been to the Apple Store twice now and they dont know why its happening either. The only thing that has remained constant throughout this whole troubleshooting process has been my MacBook Pro. My questions are: Is anyone else experiencing this type of behavior? and What could possibly be causing this issue?
    Im a new Mac user, so Im not sure how to troubleshoot issues like this, or if there are compatibility issues Im not aware of.
    Thanks for your help,
    Matt

    Hi Matt,
    Did this ever get resolved for you? I have the exact same problem except I'm running Snow Leopard on a MacBook and my phone is a Droid Incredible 2. When I use the hopstpot from a ThinkPad running Windows 7 or a System76 netbook running Linux Mint it works perfectly. But when I try to use my MacBook it connects for, like you said, anywhere between 3-10 minutes and then connection is intermittent and super slow. I haven't gone through the motions of contacting Verizon yet...
    Thanks,
    Aileen

  • Wireless Connection Issues with Macbook Pro

    Maybe this is an OSX issue, but I'm not too sure.  I'm trying to set up a wireless access point through my school's internet, but I'm having some issues.  They provided information on how to set up the router, so I did just that.  However, when I connect and try to visit a webpage, I keep getting "Wi-Fi has the self-assigned IP address 169.254.....(don't remember the rest) and will not be able to connect to the Internet."
    I'm using the Linksys WRT54G v6.0 and I set up the network to the school's liking: disabled DHCP (so users are forced to talk to campus in order to connect) and enabled MAC filtering.  My computer and router MAC addresses are registered with the school so I can access the internet.  Ethernet works just fine on my computer, but I would like to be able to connect my iPhone and iPad to WIFI while I'm at my place.
    I feel like the problem has to do more with my computer than the router since I've had these issues on different routers with other Macbooks while my friend's PC's worked just fine to connect.
    I contacted the school's IT, but they won't help me when it comes to personal routers.  Oddly, there is a separate IT for residence that offers help, but they're closed for the day.
    Any suggestions?

    Nope I'm not trying to tether.  I would like to be able to use a wifi connection on my mac and other devices.  I've gotten by so far just hooking up my mac to the ethernet port, but that requires me to be in my room.  I know its possible since there a bunch of networks nearby (locked of course), but I just can't figure out how to get mine working.
    I'm living in an apartment across the street from campus that is sort of school-owned...well its private but the internet service is provided by the campus since only students live here.  So we have to register anything that we want to use on the school's network.  On campus I can use wifi on my mac or iphone.  Its troubling how I can use the ethernet cable just fine, but when I connect it to my router (which I registered through the school as well)...nothing.  Technically this should be working easily - but maybe you're right on the network security accessability...or maybe my router is old...or my mac doesn't like my router?  I've had this problem before during my undergrad years except I was dealing with a cable provider and not the school.
    Maybe I should just make friends with my neighbors and find out how they set up theirs haha.

  • Printing issue between macbook pro and windows 7 pc

    I am trying to print from my macbook pro to an HP printer, scanner and copier all in one unit. It worked perfect with my old xp pc but with the windows 7 I can't get them to communicate with each other. I was told by geek squad at best buy that I probably need to get a different router. they suggesed airport. My would like to know which one I need. I want to print to the printer that is attached to my windows 7 machine from my macbook pro. I also have couple other xp machines that are used from time to time and I need to be able to print from them as well. any suggestions??? frustrated in Birmingham

    One more comment. Wired connection seem to be stable neither. I have ping running to the Windows computer and after a couple of minutes, it gets broken.
    However if I have both WiFi and cable connection to the home router and disconnect from cable (after ping is broken), I get the network to the Windows comptuer back. Nothing serious on the network change, I just get 192.168.1.x instead of 192.168.1.y as IP).
    During this network switch I do nothing with the Windows computer.
    This is not valid if I want to connect to the Windows computer via Microsoft sharing (smb://192.168.1.x), then it immediately breaks the connection. Can't get it back until Windows is restarted.
    Getting lost...

  • Issues with MacBook Pro and ACD 30"

    Does anyone else have a 30" ACD hooked up to their MacBook Pro yet? My 30" is having some issues with my new MacBook 2.0ghz and I would like to see if I am the only one.
    #1) I am getting horizontal white lines flickering every minute or so. This does not happen on my 17" PB G4 1.67. This is more distracting than the "dancing pixel" problem.
    #2) The bottom of the reflection of the album art in FrontRow is distorted when I use the 30" as the main monitor. I posted a photo here: http://members.cox.net/5337/fr.jpg - the "distortion" changes everytime I change song and it different everytime. It occurs on all the album work.
    PB G4 1.67 - 17   Mac OS X (10.4)  

    I think you were responding to Bob Smith, but regardless, I found the same information.
    One thing I've noticed, and mind you, I don't have my MBP yet, so I'm working from photo's, but I am bothered by the DVI connector being so "exposed". I would have somehow put a sliding cover on it, or at least one of the plastic end caps. I know, I will most likely never use my MBP on an external display, HOWEVER, I don't like the idea that all sorts of gunk and stuff can easily get jamed into that big ole connector!
    I think an air can or a fine photo brush should be part of your "kit". Just my opinion...
    Bob

  • Connection issues with MacBook Pro and DVI to component video

    How do I connect a 2007 macbook pro to a regular tv (non-hd) via the DVI port with component cables? The image is always scrambled. The connections are fine, what do I need to do?

    Concerning this comment:
    I know that neither the adapter nor the VGA cable have a problem since I connected the computer to my 1080p TV and it worked just fine...
    I would like to point out that 1080p has a lower pixel clock than will 1920 x 1200. So it could be the stability problem is only present when the pixel clock is at the high end of the range.
    You could return the adapter and try another. A new one might have better margins. Another thing you could try is to use a utility like SwitchResX to lower the pixel clock and see if stability improves.

Maybe you are looking for