Hey so I have a Model Name: MacBook Pro 15" Model Identifier: MacBookPro1,1 Processor Name: Intel Core Duo Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Total Number Of Cores: 2 L2 Cache (per processor): 2 MB Memory: 1 GB Bus Speed: 667 MHz Boot ROM Version: MBP11.0055.B08 SMC Version: 1.2f10 and the problem seem to be that my Airport does not always stay connected to my router, when I close the lid to my comp it losses connection and then I need to dissconnect and reconnect the airpot several time before it stays connected. Ive tried a few different routers and I also have a Hp laptop and it worked fine all the time with every router. any help would be great. thnx, Will
Hello, wlltigger: First, check to see that you have all the latest Apple software updates installed. (Pay particular attention to any AirPort-specific updates.) Second, go to Preferences > Network: Location = Automatic, Show = Network Port Configurations. Then, make sure that "AirPort" is checked AND at the top of the list. It may also be a good idea to uncheck any Port Configurations that you never use. Third, go to Preferences > Network: Location = Automatic, Show = Airport. Click the "AirPort" tab (below "Show"), and select By default join: Preferred networks. Add your Wi-Fi network to the box by clicking the "+" button. Then, click on the "Options" button on the bottom of this same window and select "Enable interference robustness." Click "OK" and "Apply Now" and you should be good to go. Good luck.
It is normal for the connection to drop when you close the lid. Apple has decreed that all laptops MUST go to sleep when closed. If you are looking for a solution to this try the freeware InsomniaX, which allows the comp to stay running closed. As for the not being able to connect, I had this problem with a Linksys router at work and the only way to get it to work properly was to disable encryption... Hopefully david's suggestions work
