MacBook Pro :: Unable To Recognize A WiFi SSID On Computer
Aug 31, 2014
The menu that lists the choices for my wifi internet connection includes the internet connection I set up with the SSID that I recognize (call it A) - but it also contains another SSID that I may have set up a long time ago and forgot about (call it B). B's SSID is the same name as the brand of my router; it has no protection listed. It also gets better connectivity than SSID A. How can I find out if B is actually my own connection? How can I add a security password?
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Apr 14, 2012
I have a MacBook Pro running OS X 10.6.8. I just added a wifi network with a hidden SSID to my saved, preferred networks list. Unlike networks with visible SSIDs, my Mac won't automatically reconnect to it. I hate having to re-enter the password each time.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), 24" Cinema
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I have a pre-Intel iMac G5, running OS 10.5.8. I have been using an HP LaserJet P3005, connected with a USB2 cable, with no problems. The fuser got "muddy" on the 3005 so I bought a new HP LaserJet P2035n. I've loaded and reloaded the printer software from the provided CD, downloaded the driver software from the HP support website, but the computer doesn't recognize the printer. Called HP support and everything they suggested came up empty; they told me to exchange the printer for a another new one, but I get the same results with it. I'm using the same USB cable I used with the 3005 -- it worked perfectly with that printer as recently as this morning. What's wrong with my iMac or setup?
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Apr 29, 2012
I am running bootcamp on my macbook osx 10.6.8 and when I use windows it doesn't recognize my wifi connection. So I have no way to connect to wifi on windows. I am not sure how to get Windows to recognize my wifi....
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Jul 4, 2012
It will connect to it fine manually, but when it open it up it tells me that none of my preferred networks are available. I've modified my list of preferred networks, still doesn't work.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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May 17, 2012
I have an unsecured wifi network at home and need to easily share photos between computers. I have an iMac and a couple window based computer.Is ther an easy way instead of using a thumb drive?
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iMac (27-inch Mid 2010), Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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I have a macbook pro purchased last June. Want to connect an external display and the only option is usb. Apple does not make a minidisplay to usb adaptor and I can not find one on line. Computer will not recognize the display connected directly to the usb. What can I do?
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MacBook Pro
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Jun 28, 2014
I am trying to connect my apple macbook air and devices to my new camera wirelessly, and I am asked... "After the network name (SSID) that an be used for the smart device is displayed, select the SSID displayed on the camera" I don'e seem to be able to find this, or I am just not getting it. The camera is a Nikon P600, my macbook air is OS X 10.9.3. I think it is snow leopard, but I don't know where to find this information.
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I am going to install a new SSD drive on my MBP mid-2009. After it is installed, can I then start up computer and then insert the DVD Install operating system disk, or do I install the DVD install disk, then shut down computer and swap the HD drive? I know that I will reformat the disk when Installer begins, but I want to know if the computer will recognize the install disk with a new blank HD in place.
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Jun 22, 2012
My son called and said his wi-fi stopped working. His internet connection is good and he can connect directly to the router and get a connection, however, he needs the wi-fi. He has powered down the IMAC,router, modem with no luck. Under network preferences it says not connected, with yellow light. No network IP address for the router as I assume it cannot find it. He is running OS X 10.6
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6)
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Feb 21, 2012
I have an external hard drive I was using all morning. This afternoon, the hard drive isn't showing up on my desktop. It does show up in my system profiler under usb. When I go to disk utility to repair it, it isn't there.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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May 23, 2012
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MacBook Pro, iOS 5.1.1
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May 20, 2012
My iMac 21.5 Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4 will not recognize my Sony KDL-40LX903 WiFi TV??
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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May 20, 2012
my mac not recognize wi-fi after sleep mode ?
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Jun 1, 2012
My Macbook Pro will not recognize my internal WIFI hardware. The hardware address of the internal wifi doesn't show up when you go to (about this mac). under network wifi.
Info:MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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Jun 22, 2012
After using my MacBook Pro I close the laptop and it goes to sleep. Later when I return to it and open it, sometimes it can't find the network. The computer is able to see that I have an Apple Network available, but it won't connect.Sometimes when I try to connect, it gives me a timeout. How I fix it is to walk over to the router and unplug it and plug it back in. After I get the green light again, I go to the Apple Network and it works.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Aug 5, 2010
i have a internal HD (WD CAVIAR) from an old windows computer that i decided i wanted to try to make as a EXT HD. so i got a USB to SATA connector that came with the power supply cable to the wall. so i plug in the connector in the HD then the usb into the computer then the power supply into the HD then the wall. then connector lights up and in system profiler it recognizes the usb to ATA bridge but disk utility doesnt recognize it. only once the HD showed up in disk utility but when i went to erase, a problem came up.
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Aug 6, 2009
last night I installed firmware 10.5.8 on my 2.4GHz Penryn MBP and ever since then, I am unable to use Wi-Fi when my computer is unplugged. When my computer is plugged in I am able to use Wi-Fi, but the second I pull out my power cord, it immediately stops.
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Dec 27, 2010
I have recently purchased my first MBP (13 inch). It is my first Mac notebook, but not my first laptop. I tried to transfer pictures from my sony cyber-shot still digital camera, but neither Iphoto nor Image Capture recognize the picture format (JPG) and does not allow me to transfer it.
The device also does not show up on the desktop and I have set finder preferences to show every device on the desktop. I have tried everything with my limited knowledge, but as a new mac owner.
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Apr 29, 2012
I just bought the newest 13 inch MacBook Pro. I've read over all my specs and stuff it looks to be compatible with my macbook but every time I try to install it as a trial it just comes back with a message "unable to recognize" so does that mean its not compatible?
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MacBook Pro
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Jun 27, 2012
Had to "repair" my Hard drive afterward computor boots but won't recognize my usual pasword what to do_know Password is correct
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Nov 30, 2014
I am using my computer as a router to get wifi on my iPhone, it sees the network but still can’t get connected, the mac docent send IP address or subnet mask numbers ..etc to the phone, although the same phone is able to get connected to other macs/routers fine, what can i do to my mac?
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MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10)
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Jun 17, 2014
My computer is connected to my wifi, and all other devices are working, but my macbook air is not sending any i messages, connecting to the internet, or the itunes store
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MacBook Air
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Aug 30, 2014
I Was in Moscow, and only using secure connections but now (away from Russia), still can't get to the internet.
I See the wifi access points but the computer doesn't connect to them.
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.10)
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Jun 24, 2009
So, I have a 13" white MacBook that is about three years old. Recently, the Combo Drive stopped reading CD-Rs (possibly all discs in general, but I only ever use it to burn CDs, so I wouldn't have ever known), so I decided to try to install a new Super Drive myself.
Following a guide on [URL], I installed the new drive, but when I turned my computer back on, it was not recognizing the drive at all. System Profiler was saying "This system does not contain any ATA devices. If you have any ATA devices installed, check that they are connected and powered on." I was then able to reinstall my old Combo Drive, which my computer recognized immediately. Thinking that I may have just not connected something tightly the first time, I tried a second time. Same thing happened.
So, my question is, is there anything I may be missing or does this definitely mean the drive is defective? I just want to make sure I'm not sending back a functional drive before I go ahead and do so.
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Jun 1, 2014
"This page can't be displayed because your computer is currently offline" - what exactly does that mean? I've gone through and repaired by hard drive, and there didn't seem to be a problem there. I've manually entered in an IP address several times...and I've checked that there are no proxies selected.
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MacBook, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)
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Apr 25, 2009
I have recently purchased a 24" intel iMac (latest revision) running Mac OSX 10.5.6. I tried to transfer the user account from an older computer upon initial startup using the built-in migration feature, but it failed and reported that "there are no versions of mac os x available on your old mac," which is obviously not the case, as I am trying to transfer from an old white PowerPC iMac (with the hemisphere swivel base) running Mac OSX 10.4.11. All the correct procedures were followed using a firewire 400 to 800 cable.
I then found somewhere that it is wise to try to create an account on the new computer and then try to use migration assistant to transfer the account. I tried this several times, and every time the new computer did not recognize the older mac, and just left it searching (all the correct procedures, such as holding down the T key during restart on the old computer, were followed. The old computer has the firewire symbol floating around on the screen as it should).
I also tried the network option, where the new computer gives a number to type into the old computer, thereby linking the computers. This also was unsuccessful and just reported that a network error occurred.
On one of my latest firewire attempts I was given a message on the new computer that stated "Your old mac might not be able to connect to this one using Firewire" What?
Does this mean I'm screwed? How do I transfer my old account to my new computer? Please let me know if you need additional information on the situation.
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Apr 1, 2012
I just blew out my old tiny keyboard that came with my iMac. I went out today and bought a new full sized keyboard from Best Buy with the alphanumeric keys. I followed the instructions which read: Setting up your keyboardPlug the USB cable from your keyboard into an available USB port on your MacChoose Apple>Software Update from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions.When installation is complete and you've restarted you Mac, use Software Update again to make sure all of the available updates are installed.
I followed these instructions, and the best that I got told is that my iTunes was out of date, which I updated. My keynboard is working (obviously, I was able to post this), but it isn't recognizing the new placement of the volume buttons and such.
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Apple Keyboard, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
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Jun 19, 2012
I just got windows 7 on my macbook and everythink is fine exept for the wifi, it dosent even try too find a wireless internet, the only solution it come up with is that i sould use a internet cable.
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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