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Connected to wireless, but not to the internet

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  • 26-06-2011 1:56pm
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    flash1080
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭


    I've a macbook connected to a Netgear router but can't connect to the internet, what do I need to do to connect to the internet?


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    fencedin
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    flash1080 wrote: »
    I've a macbook connected to a Netgear router but can't connect to the internet, what do I need to do to connect to the internet?
    is your firewall or router firewall blocking it?


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    flash1080
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭flash1080


    Not sure, how'd I check?


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    flash1080
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭flash1080


    My firewall isn't blocking it.


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    5uspect
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    Does the router have a connection to the internet?


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    flash1080
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭flash1080


    Yeah, it does


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    5uspect
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    If you connect the Macbook to the router with Ethernet does it work?


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    biko
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    On router: what lights are on? Is there a DSL light on or off?
    What other lights are on/off?
    What model is the router?
    Who is your ISP?
    Did you turn the router off and on again?
    Has it worked before?


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    Mr. Presentable
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    If you are using fixed IP, change it to dynamic.


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    flash1080
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭flash1080


    5uspect wrote: »
    If you connect the Macbook to the router with Ethernet does it work?
    Haven't got an Ethernet cable.

    biko wrote: »
    On router: what lights are on? Is there a DSL light on or off?
    What other lights are on/off?
    What model is the router?
    Who is your ISP?
    Did you turn the router off and on again?
    Has it worked before?
    The ON light, ADSL light, and WiFi light are on.
    NETGEAR N150 Wireless Modem Router DGN1000
    Not sure of the ISP
    Yep, off and on again.
    I think it's worked before, but not 100%.

    Mr. Presentable wrote: »
    If you are using fixed IP, change it to dynamic.
    I'll look into that.


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    5uspect
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    Does the Mac work with other wireless networks?

    Open up the router interface in your browser and see if DHCP is enabled and has assigned you an IP. Should be under attached devices.
    Check your MAC address isn't blocked for some reason.


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