iMac does not remember Wi-Fi settings

[knut-the-viking]

I just got a new iMac, and I have issues with Wi-Fi connectivity

I have a Linksys 802.11g access point.
I do NOT broadcast SSID
I have to use the "troubleshooting" button in the Safari browser after it detects it's not connected.
I proceed to put in the name of the access point, and the WEP key.
I check the "Add to keyring" option and apply.
It now connects.

Whenever I suspend/wake up, it does not re-connect. Also when logging off and back on, it does not remember the settings.

Any workarounds? Do I _have_ to broadcast the SSID for the iMac to connect?

 

[Reflow]

I just got a new iMac, and I have issues with Wi-Fi connectivity

I have a Linksys 802.11g access point.
I do NOT broadcast SSID
I have to use the "troubleshooting" button in the Safari browser after it detects it's not connected.
I proceed to put in the name of the access point, and the WEP key.
I check the "Add to keyring" option and apply.
It now connects.

Whenever I suspend/wake up, it does not re-connect. Also when logging off and back on, it does not remember the settings.

Any workarounds? Do I _have_ to broadcast the SSID for the iMac to connect?

Leave broadcasting on and change your encryption to WPA/WPA2 and you should be fine. You can also add mac filtering for more security if you want

 

[Objectivist-C]

Any workarounds?

Try deleting it from the keychain completely and re-adding it.

 

[knut-the-viking]

Leave broadcasting on and change your encryption to WPA/WPA2 and you should be fine. You can also add mac filtering for more security if you want

OK, I will try to enable broadcasting again. It may not be possible to use WPA with my old wireless cards (D-Link DWL650+ on PC) but I will certainly try.
Besides, it's time to swap out that card anyway.

Thanks!