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Changing from a PC to a Macbook

  • 06-12-2007 11:40PM
    #1
    Sidd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭


    Hello,
    I've just bought a Macbook (Mac OS X, version 10.5) and have been having problems trying to connect to my broadband. I'd previously used a PC and had to install drivers so use the router (AOLYNK DR814).
    When i connect it through the USB port, it doesn't even seen to be recognised
    Airport is installed and is on
    I'm new to Mac and not sure what to do, any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,699 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Hey, Sidd. Welcome to mac community. :)

    Are you with Smart? I've got the same router.

    So you have your macbook connected to the Aolynk via USB? That's less than ideal. I'm not sure if it'll even work with a mac. Have you tried connecting via an Ethernet cable? You shouldn't have any problems this way.


  • #3
    Sidd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭Sidd


    Thanks Professor, yes with Smart.

    Have just tried it with an Ethernet cable and it worked a treat!

    Many thanks, appreciate the help.


  • #4
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,699 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Btw since you're physically connected to the router you can turn off Airport in the menu. It's just for wireless and it's a waste of battery leaving it on.


  • #5
    triple h
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭triple h


    Hi Sidd, welcome to the mac forum. I am 1 year and 1 week in the mac world and it was the best move i have ever made in my life ( moving from windows to mac). Come in here everyday ( you don't even have to log in), read threads, ask questions every so often and learn.

    Sad Professor will be your best friend, he knows everything. Zener too knows everything and many more. You will get help.


  • #6
    440Hz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,424 ✭✭✭440Hz


    triple h wrote: »
    You will get help.


    You're making the place sound like a treatment center!! :rolleyes:

    welcome OP, happy posting, nice to have you here.


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  • #7
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,699 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    440Hz wrote: »
    You're making the place sound like a treatment center!! :rolleyes:
    Well it kinda is. We treat all these poor ex-windows users.

    :D


  • #8
    440Hz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,424 ✭✭✭440Hz


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Well it kinda is. We treat all these poor ex-windows users.

    :D

    Fair point. Now where did I put those little yellow pills... ;)


  • #9
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭ZENER


    triple h wrote: »
    Hi Sidd, welcome to the mac forum. I am 1 year and 1 week in the mac world and it was the best move i have ever made in my life ( moving from windows to mac). Come in here everyday ( you don't even have to log in), read threads, ask questions every so often and learn.

    Sad Professor will be your best friend, he knows everything. Zener too knows everything and many more. You will get help.

    Cheque is in the post mate ;) heh heh

    Hey KT !! See that ? You didn't even get a mention :eek::confused::D

    ZENER FOR MOD !!!! :cool:

    ZEN


  • #10
    Type 17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭Type 17


    I don't want to be a Mod or anything, but thought that I'd mention that I use Smart and an Aolynk DR814 with some AEBS's and a few Macs, just in case anyone has any queries :D


  • #11
    440Hz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,424 ✭✭✭440Hz


    ZENER wrote: »
    Hey KT !! See that ? You didn't even get a mention :eek::confused::D

    I know! I'll remember that, disgusted!! triple h is off my list now!! :p


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