Airport Off and Icon Greyed Out- HELP?!

holtchristian

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 25, 2007

• #1

Alright so i upgraded my airport in my macbook pro to wireless-n a few days ago... perfect, nothing went wrong,very easy install. but then i was near a wired ethernet cord, just plugged it in overnight for reliability(for downloads)- and when i disconnected it and went to turn my airport back on, it was off and i could not click anything. dont even know where to start- help please

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scienide09

macrumors 65816

• Dec 25, 2007

• #2

Does the computer need to be restarted to complete the install, and have you done so? Also, try checking for software updates.

 

holtchristian

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 25, 2007

• #3

restarted plenty of times, everythings is up to date. im scared.

 

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kolax

macrumors G3

• Dec 25, 2007

• #4

You weren't very clear whether it worked after the install or not...did it?

Check it is in securely again, because it seems like it hasn't detected it. Try resetting SMC.

 

holtchristian

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 25, 2007

• #5

it definitly worked- perfectly, it still is there in my hardware- it just says it is turned off... i dont get it

 

Nermal

Moderator

Staff member

• Dec 25, 2007

• #6

I had that once, however rebooting fixed it. Hmm. Try another user account.

 

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72930

Retired

• Dec 25, 2007

• #7

Does it show up in the System Profiler?

 

holtchristian

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 25, 2007

• #8

yes it sure does

 

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kolax

macrumors G3

• Dec 25, 2007

• #9

A brief search on Google told me that to turn the AirPort off in Terminal, use this command: sudo ifconfig en1 down

I'd assume sudo ifconfig en1 up would reverse, but that is a guess so unless someone else can back that up I'd be weary of trying that.

 

Nermal

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Staff member

• Dec 25, 2007

• #10

Hmm that profiler looks different from mine:

 

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kolax

macrumors G3

• Dec 25, 2007

• #11

What's with the firmware on yours?

 

holtchristian

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 25, 2007

• #12

i have the first gen macbook pro core duo- upgraded to the wireless-n, but i used the mac pro airport card cause thats how its done, only uses two antenna wires instead of three... yadayadayada dont really think thats the issue, it seriously worked fine, rather perfect right away. and for a few days until i plugged in the ethernet cord. i will try resetting the smc later tonight, but till then... any other suggestions. and will resetting it do much to my preferences... tell me what to look out for. thanks

 

holtchristian

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 25, 2007

• #13

andd the terminal code required a password... a password that i didnt have. wasnt any of mine at least

 

Nermal

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Staff member

• Dec 25, 2007

• #14

holtchristian said:

i have the first gen macbook pro core duo- upgraded to the wireless-n

Click to expand...

Hmm… I thought only the Core 2 systems could be upgraded to N. Are you sure you're not trying to use the Enabler on a system that doesn't support it?

 

TDM21

macrumors 6502a

• Dec 25, 2007

• #15

I had this problem on my G4 PowerMac. People in the Apple Discussion Forums said to create a new location in Network Preferences. I know it fixed my issue.

 

holtchristian

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 25, 2007

• #16

for reference:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/378420/

this is what i followed and it worked flawlessly... im almost convinced the upgrade has nothing to do with my problem...

and my mac is n- enabled, the version of the card comes with it-

 

holtchristian

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 25, 2007

• #17

GENIUS! It worked! i went to network settings- added a connection- clicked turn on and badabingbadaboom- its on! thanks so much for the help everyone and merry christmas!