Imac + wireless network

[staka69]

Hello, I bought an 20" Intel Imac back when they first came out (February?) and could not get it to connect to my wireless router, so I just used a cable, no big deal.

My cousin next door (with whom I share the internet connection) uses a ibook G4, and that connects to the wireless network no problem.

Any idea why the G4 ibook connects but my Intel Imac does not?

Not a big deal, but I might want to use it at some point just to eliminate the clutter of cables.

 

[Sobering]

Did you set everything up correct? I dono but my new iMac works fine with my wireless. In fact as soon as I unplugged my cable a popup came and asked me if I wanted to join my wireless network. 😉

 

[staka69]

I did

Yeah my Imac tried/tries to connect to the wireless network but then comes up with an error, I'm not at home now so I can't see what the exact message is.

 

[EricNau]

Is you wireless network secured in any way? Does it show up under the Airport icon in your menu bar?

 

[kretzy]

You might have to add the MAC address of the iMac to the router configuration for it to be usable.

 

[staka69]

I will have to try the mac address suggestion when I get home later today.

I just saw a similar thread a few lines below mine.

 

[Sobering]

You might have to add the MAC address of the iMac to the router configuration for it to be usable.

I never did 😱

 

[kretzy]

I never did 😱

Depends on the router and how it's been configured.

 

[wisredz]

i didn't have any problems with my wireless. The iMac connected to the router out of the box. didn't do anything myself. Using USR9106, which I wouldn't recommend.