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(Message started by: Shannon on Sep 3rd, 2007, 6:05pm)
Title: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Shannon on Sep 3rd, 2007, 6:05pm
So I got my new Mac Book today....woo hoo! I've spent ALL afternoon trying to figure out this stupid wireless connection. I'm typically very computer savvy but this has me completely baffled and I'm frustrated as hell. I'm trying to set up the base to my PC so my new laptop can be wireless. I know it shouldn't be this complicated. Yet here I am still not connected :-/
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by bridge on Sep 3rd, 2007, 6:10pm
I'm sorry, Shannon.  I can wireless troubleshoot for PCs, but Macs are their own little (evil) world I can't help with.
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Pondering My Fate on Sep 3rd, 2007, 6:16pm
It's definitely something on the PC end that needs to be figured out... getting online with the wireless network is super easy with the Macbooks and really doesn't require much, if any configuration.  

But that's about all I can offer. I tried setting up a wireless network for my house too and failed miserably, took the stupid thing back to the store, and got a wired router instead (and still ended up having to call tech support. :P)
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Shannon on Sep 3rd, 2007, 6:33pm
I've troubleshooted to the point that I think I just need another ethernet connection line. I have the AirPort Extreme. My PC will be connected to the router directly .... not wireless. So I think that's what I'm missing....another cable. I'll be headed back to the store tomorrow to have them walk me throught it step by step. Talk about feeling like an idiot. :-/  I can always figure this stuff out. I hate that I can't!

Connecting the Mac to the wireless is a cinch. The wireless card is built right in. Once I get my base connection the laptop is easy.
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by laurengoo on Sep 3rd, 2007, 6:34pm

on 09/03/07 at 18:10:47, bridge wrote:
I'm sorry, Shannon.  I can wireless troubleshoot for PCs, but Macs are their own little (evil) world I can't help with.


WOOO HOOO! YEAH! SHANNON GOT A MAC, SHANNON GOT A MAC! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D!!

http://www.apple.com/macbook/wireless.html

I hope this helps. You can always rely on apple.com for a lot of things.
CONGRATS ON COMING INTO THE NEW ERA OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY .

When you're using the internet, use Firefox, Safari isn't as good, and IE is crap because they don't update it for macs.

and when you're done watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHO8l-Bd1O4
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Shannon on Sep 3rd, 2007, 6:38pm
Thanks Lauren. I've read just about every troubleshooting guide.....and then some. I really do think it's going to be as simple as needing an extra line.

I'll be super excited as soon as I get the base hooked up and can set up the laptop connection. I was reading through the setup and it looks like it takes about 5 seconds.
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by laurengoo on Sep 3rd, 2007, 6:48pm

on 09/03/07 at 18:38:19, Shannon wrote:
Thanks Lauren. I've read just about every troubleshooting guide.....and then some. I really do think it's going to be as simple as needing an extra line.

I'll be super excited as soon as I get the base hooked up and can set up the laptop connection. I was reading through the setup and it looks like it takes about 5 seconds.


No problem. I really like when people get macs.  :angel4:

lol. So how do you like it? Everything is so much easier.
I can give you some links on how to change your desktop icons if you like :D
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Shannon on Sep 3rd, 2007, 6:56pm
I learned on a Mac in college so it's all coming back to me. It's pretty much the exact opposite of a PC. I will say this though.....the built in laptop mouse/navigation pad is so much easier than any PC pad I've ever used. I don't really need a mouse with this. Mac just makes everything easy.
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by laurengoo on Sep 3rd, 2007, 6:58pm

on 09/03/07 at 18:56:56, Shannon wrote:
Mac just makes everything easy.



:love: Music to my ears.
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Shannon on Sep 4th, 2007, 10:59am
I figured it out! I was right. I just needed an ethernet cable. I'm all set up and wireless. It's a good day! ;D
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by laurengoo on Sep 4th, 2007, 12:35pm

on 09/04/07 at 10:59:29, Shannon wrote:
I figured it out! I was right. I just needed an ethernet cable. I'm all set up and wireless. It's a good day! ;D


Yay!! Ooo... I'm going to send you my goo desktop Wallpaper I made  ;D
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Shannon on Sep 4th, 2007, 2:03pm
I got it. I'm on my other computer right now....hubby's playing on the laptop....gotta give him a turn ;). As soon as I get back on it I'll download it.

I had AOL on there but I don't like Mac's version of it. So I removed it and now have Firefox with AOL's toolbar. I have sooooo much to learn.
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by laurengoo on Sep 4th, 2007, 2:32pm

on 09/04/07 at 14:03:17, Shannon wrote:
I got it. I'm on my other computer right now....hubby's playing on the laptop....gotta give him a turn ;). As soon as I get back on it I'll download it.

I had AOL on there but I don't like Mac's version of it. So I removed it and now have Firefox with AOL's toolbar. I have sooooo much to learn.


Yay!!

Yeah, I use iChat, I've never used the other version of AOL before so it's not a big deal to me. Good, you're using Firefox, don't even bother with IE, or Safari.

It's amazing isn't it?  :love:
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Shannon on Sep 4th, 2007, 2:56pm
I don't even use IE on my windows computer. I hate it. I have Firefox on both.

AOL on windows is so much better. Even on the updated version of the mac AOL it's not nearly as advanced or updated as the windows version. It was like using the version I used 4 years ago. Plus, I kept getting 3rd party security warnings that made me nervous.

I have alot to remember and relearn.
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by laurengoo on Sep 4th, 2007, 8:22pm

on 09/04/07 at 14:56:50, Shannon wrote:
I don't even use IE on my windows computer. I hate it. I have Firefox on both.

AOL on windows is so much better. Even on the updated version of the mac AOL it's not nearly as advanced or updated as the windows version. It was like using the version I used 4 years ago. Plus, I kept getting 3rd party security warnings that made me nervous.

I have alot to remember and relearn.



When I use my mom's computer, which is a PC she uses IE, I hate it. I downloaded Firefox, but she uninstalled it and flipped on me. This is why I only use that computer if I have to.

But yeah, it's worth it, everything I find... My favourite is that I can hide my dock so I'm not click on anything by mistake. I love the widgets! Especially my Family Guy Quotes.  ;D
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Shannon on Sep 4th, 2007, 8:26pm
What exactly are widgets? I keep reading of their existence but I'm not sure what they are.

I'm sitting in the middle of my family room in front of the tv. I love wireless!
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by laurengoo on Sep 4th, 2007, 8:47pm

on 09/04/07 at 20:26:10, Shannon wrote:
What exactly are widgets? I keep reading of their existence but I'm not sure what they are.

I'm sitting in the middle of my family room in front of the tv. I love wireless!


If you press F12 or the Dashboard icon on your dock, you'll go to your widgets.

http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/dashboard/

this page explains everything. Here is the page where you can download a whole bunch of different widgets to suit your needs

http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Shannon on Sep 4th, 2007, 10:52pm
Ooohhhhh....I was checking out the dashboard earlier and showing how cool it is to my husband. I didn't realize the things in the dashboard are called widgets. It all makes sense now. I'm going to have to add some more cool widgets now ;)

I learned computers on a Mac in college but the Macs I learned on then are nothing like they are now. The principles of the OS are the same but all the cool features are totally new to me.
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Pondering My Fate on Sep 5th, 2007, 10:21am
If you're looking for another AIM alternative, Adium (http://adiumx.com/) is a very nice one :) The only drawback is that file and photo sharing isn't fully supported (yet.) But if you're just using it to chat it's great and very customizable.


Glad you got your wireless situation figured out! :D
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by Shannon on Sep 5th, 2007, 12:22pm
I did get it figured out. I just needed an additional ethernet cord.

I'm not much of an instant messager. I use AOL primarily for my email but I've had it as my browser for 10 years at least. I'm just familiar with it and it's so easy. I just like it.

But I'm starting to get used to using tabs on Firefox and just how it's set up in general. It's just very different from AOL and is taking me a bit to get used to. I still have AOL on my PC....thank God! Didn't I mention in another thread how I like what's familiar? AOL pisses me off almost daily because it blocks so much or just messes stuff up but I love it anyway.
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by pink boa lady on Sep 5th, 2007, 2:19pm

on 09/03/07 at 18:56:56, Shannon wrote:
Mac just makes everything easy.


amen!

i have an ibook G4 that is 4 years old and it's still kickin'! i also have the airport card and had to get hubby to hook me up to his wireless connection. he grumbled, but it's been working ever since.

oh yeah, i don't know if it's just my computer, but when those damn updates pop up....everytime i install them, it f#$k's up my airport connection. like it looses it's memory of the address and crap.

it takes me about 10 minutes to figure out what i did to get it back to normal the last time. lol

just watch out for that.

yay another mac user!! :D

how many of us are mac users on here?


modified cause the color feature f'd up. grr!
Title: Re: wireless hell!!!!
Post by laurengoo on Sep 5th, 2007, 4:41pm

on 09/05/07 at 14:19:57, pink boa lady wrote:
amen!

i have an ibook G4 that is 4 years old and it's still kickin'! i also have the airport card and had to get hubby to hook me up to his wireless connection. he grumbled, but it's been working ever since.

oh yeah, i don't know if it's just my computer, but when those damn updates pop up....everytime i install them, it f#$k's up my airport connection. like it looses it's memory of the address and crap.

it takes me about 10 minutes to figure out what i did to get it back to normal the last time. lol

just watch out for that.

yay another mac user!! :D

how many of us are mac users on here?


modified cause the color feature f'd up. grr!


Me me me!!!!! Don't forget about me!!!

G4 eMac, OSX with Tiger. Who's hot? I am.  ;)
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