Macbook Wireless

[HaGG]

I can't hold my tongue (or fingers) anymore! This thing is driving me crazy.

I purchased my macbook in December 2007, everything but the wireless still works fine, I have kept the machine pretty much "stock" since I bought it apart from the odd apple software update here and there.

The wireless has always been an issue, It's fix is something I constantly keep searching on these forums for and it's very important to my use. I first put it down to a software update that is needed or a possible issue with my router, but after a couple of updates and now over 5 months , I'm wondering if my machine is to blame?

I recently purchased an iPhone and the wireless has been great, it never drops no matter where I am in my home or garden. Windows laptops also work fine.

The issue with my macbook is that the connection just drops, I've never had a session without needing to do something to the airport. On a regular basis I shut down because of frustration, It can permanently keep disconnecting.

The macbook could be moving or stationery, 30 cm to the router or 20 ft, the results are the same.

I really hope the issue is with hardware, not software as 5 months to me is unacceptable for a software fix, but looking at forums Apple doesn't seem to like replacing for Airport issues.

What are my options? Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[MacHappytjg]

uhm if its still underwarntee send it or take it to the apple store...?

 

[squeeks]

if it makes you feel any better its not software, outta curiosity what AP are you using?

 

[misterredman]

Try to upgrade the routers firmware if possible.

 

[pagansoul]

I have a 2.2 Blackbook. I have a airport extreme that is attached to my Comcast Internet. I have never had any problems with any of my WiFi machines while using the internet. That goes for my iPhone, PSP, Macbook, iMac, Mac Pro and Gatway PC.

 

[HaGG]

Thanks for the reply's, look's like I will need to get in touch with Apple, hopefully I won't have to fight them too much about it.

 

[Pedals]

Mac Book Wireless

If it's any indication, the lastest software update had a firmware update. Since then my wireless has worked in the coffeeshop where it had been such a booger. When I saw firmware was listed in the updates I crossed my fingers it would positively affect the wireless function. Coincidence or not it's better, hope it is so for others that chronicled the problem(s)

 

[Gokhan]

its mostly likely software I have a similar issue with my macbook which i have hopefully touch wood solved by changing the wireless channel on my router but this is a SOFTWARE issue not hardware , apple are still trying to fix a problem they created but thats the way it goes unless you got a very new router , you are not guaranteed success wireless wise anyway.