Macbook not connecting to wireless right away,

[MelissaM]

We have 4 macbooks and they all use the same wireless internet. How come when I open my computer, go to the internet it says it is not connected, all of the other macs connect right away, It takes about 10 minutes until it starts to work, Then it is connected to the internet. Please help, and tell me how to fix that.

 

[spinnerlys]

What exact MacBook do you have that problem with, what exact router do you use and what kind of wireless protection do you implement (WEP, WPA/2)? And what other Macs are located in your house?
Ah, and what Mac OS X version do all of the Macs use, especially the one with the problem?

"How to maximise your MacRumors troubleshooting experience" created by mad jew in 2006​

And what about turning AirPort off and then on again?

 

[iBookG4user]

Go to "System Preferences" and then "Network" and then click on "AirPort" and then click on the "Advanced..." button. Under "Preferred Networks:" does it show your WiFi network?

 

[MelissaM]

it doesnt help to turn airport on and off ,i recently just updated safari so i will see if it is still doing this.

 

[spinnerlys]

it doesnt help to turn airport on and off ,i recently just updated safari so i will see if it is still doing this.

What about these other suggestions and questions?

Go to "System Preferences" and then "Network" and then click on "AirPort" and then click on the "Advanced..." button. Under "Preferred Networks:" does it show your WiFi network?

What exact MacBook do you have that problem with, what exact router do you use and what kind of wireless protection do you implement (WEP, WPA/2)? And what other Macs are located in your house?
Ah, and what Mac OS X version do all of the Macs use, especially the one with the problem?

"How to maximise your MacRumors troubleshooting experience" created by mad jew in 2006​

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