Comments on: MacBook Pro Wireless Problems Solved, Update http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/ Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:59:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: LuckyGuy http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/comment-page-1/#comment-40163 LuckyGuy Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:00:46 +0000 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/08/26/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved/#comment-40163 If you are using the Bootcamp and running windows, you can go and configure the Broadcomm's newtwork adapter. Once you are in the configure window, disable (minimum power consumption, and power save mode). Then change the power output to 100%. That fixed my problem. If you are using the Bootcamp and running windows, you can go and configure the Broadcomm’s newtwork adapter. Once you are in the configure window, disable (minimum power consumption, and power save mode). Then change the power output to 100%. That fixed my problem.

]]> By: susan http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/comment-page-1/#comment-23959 susan Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:59:07 +0000 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/08/26/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved/#comment-23959 Got my second MAC book yesterday and cannot get online. 10 calls ,many hours to Apple techs and they suggest I buy a piece of equipment to make my MAC security compatible with my hubby's not so old Linksys- fine but what to do at my mom's in the Berkshire, and my local cafe, and any of my neighbors places, including my boss. WEB is outdated they say but I cannot ask everyone in my world to update. Makes me boil that I was sold an "ethanol" car but I can't find the gas for it. Hope Apple can fix, headed back to the Soho store with new iphone too. Got my second MAC book yesterday and cannot get online. 10 calls ,many hours to Apple techs and they suggest I buy a piece of equipment to make my MAC security compatible with my hubby’s not so old Linksys- fine but what to do at my mom’s in the Berkshire, and my local cafe, and any of my neighbors places, including my boss. WEB is outdated they say but I cannot ask everyone in my world to update. Makes me boil that I was sold an “ethanol” car but I can’t find the gas for it. Hope Apple can fix, headed back to the Soho store with new iphone too.

]]> By: AWAN http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/comment-page-1/#comment-20920 AWAN Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:41:00 +0000 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/08/26/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved/#comment-20920 Somehow i am not sure if all computer can have hardware problem. I have iMac and Mac Bookpro and both work with wired network just fine. My IBM notebook works just fine using wireless. So i am now sure that if both Mac are not working then is software issue... anybody got idea???? Somehow i am not sure if all computer can have hardware problem. I have iMac and Mac Bookpro and both work with wired network just fine. My IBM notebook works just fine using wireless. So i am now sure that if both Mac are not working then is software issue… anybody got idea????

]]> By: Nicolas http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/comment-page-1/#comment-19926 Nicolas Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:42:26 +0000 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/08/26/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved/#comment-19926 I had the same problem but somehow fixed it by changing the security on my router from WEP to WPA I had the same problem but somehow fixed it by changing the security on my router from WEP to WPA

]]> By: David http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/comment-page-1/#comment-19805 David Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:37:30 +0000 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/08/26/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved/#comment-19805 I had the same problem, but i notice that if you use a wireless "scan" it never fails. Donwload iStumbler and execute it, and the problem is solved. But, anyway i think that Apple should fix this issue. I had the same problem, but i notice that if you use a wireless “scan” it never fails. Donwload iStumbler and execute it, and the problem is solved. But, anyway i think that Apple should fix this issue.

]]> By: RX8guy23 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/comment-page-1/#comment-13198 RX8guy23 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:54:22 +0000 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/08/26/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved/#comment-13198 I do the IT work here at the office.. I noticed that the new leopard powered macbooks and the old powerbook's are working fine. however after the latest security update from apple the airports drop signal ever 15 minutes or so. However when connected with the backup lynksys router I have they work fine. I setup the lynksys for this very reason. However I think its funny that an $89 Cisco product beats the $179 box of doom. I do the IT work here at the office..

I noticed that the new leopard powered macbooks and the old powerbook’s are working fine. however after the latest security update from apple the airports drop signal ever 15 minutes or so.

However when connected with the backup lynksys router I have they work fine. I setup the lynksys for this very reason.

However I think its funny that an $89 Cisco product beats the $179 box of doom.

]]> By: Dave http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/comment-page-1/#comment-12428 Dave Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:19:54 +0000 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/08/26/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved/#comment-12428 Mike, Don't know if you saw this other article on my blog about how I fixed it, but here it is: http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/10/06/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update-2/ Basically, I had the same problem that you have. My MacBook Pro was a first week machine as well. One thing that someone else said was that their problem was intermittant and could be affected by the screen angle so try moving the screen back and forth and see if your wireless strength improves. In my case, it turned out the be the 802.11 antenna which is located between the screen hinges. I have mine fixed by AppleCare but iFixit has the part and instructions if you are willing to try it yourself. It's not too expensive.... http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-Duo-Airport-Antenna-Cables/IF185-089 Another option is to get a ExpressCard wireless adapter. That might be the easiest thing to do. Good luck to you! Dave Mike,

Don’t know if you saw this other article on my blog about how I fixed it, but here it is: http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/10/06/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update-2/

Basically, I had the same problem that you have. My MacBook Pro was a first week machine as well. One thing that someone else said was that their problem was intermittant and could be affected by the screen angle so try moving the screen back and forth and see if your wireless strength improves.

In my case, it turned out the be the 802.11 antenna which is located between the screen hinges. I have mine fixed by AppleCare but iFixit has the part and instructions if you are willing to try it yourself. It’s not too expensive….

http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-Duo-Airport-Antenna-Cables/IF185-089

Another option is to get a ExpressCard wireless adapter. That might be the easiest thing to do.

Good luck to you!

Dave

]]> By: Mike http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/comment-page-1/#comment-12424 Mike Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:36:29 +0000 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/08/26/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved/#comment-12424 Experiencing the same issues with wireless connection. Connection drops intermittently or is very slow and getting about 50% signal strength when placed right next to my wireless router. I bought my MacBook Pro (1st week release). Wireless connection was working fine up until November '08. I am out of warranty and do not have applecare. Either my airport has crapped out on me and needs replacement or one of these dang apple firmware has screwed me over. My girlfriend's 1 year old macBook still works fine on the same wireless router. Any suggestions on how to fix would be great! Experiencing the same issues with wireless connection. Connection drops intermittently or is very slow and getting about 50% signal strength when placed right next to my wireless router. I bought my MacBook Pro (1st week release). Wireless connection was working fine up until November ’08. I am out of warranty and do not have applecare. Either my airport has crapped out on me and needs replacement or one of these dang apple firmware has screwed me over. My girlfriend’s 1 year old macBook still works fine on the same wireless router. Any suggestions on how to fix would be great!

]]> By: Frustrated http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/comment-page-1/#comment-12353 Frustrated Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:26:06 +0000 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/08/26/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved/#comment-12353 I've had the same time with my MacBook Pro since I bought it in fall 2008. I took it in and they did an archive and install, which reverted to the same problems by the next morning. I have another MacBook Pro purchased a year earlier that has not developed any of these problems, though my brother's (purchased two years ago) has just started with this intermittent connection problem. Have you been able to resolve your problem? Any advice at all or word from Apple? I’ve had the same time with my MacBook Pro since I bought it in fall 2008. I took it in and they did an archive and install, which reverted to the same problems by the next morning. I have another MacBook Pro purchased a year earlier that has not developed any of these problems, though my brother’s (purchased two years ago) has just started with this intermittent connection problem. Have you been able to resolve your problem? Any advice at all or word from Apple?

]]> By: Roy http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/09/09/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved-update/comment-page-1/#comment-12338 Roy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:18:28 +0000 http://www.syzdekistan.com/2008/08/26/macbook-pro-wireless-problems-solved/#comment-12338 I have been having the same connectivity issues with my macbook pro. I've try everything; even installed 10.5.6 but to no avail. Some says it's the wire, others say it's the casing. It was working fine then in November or so, it just crapped out! $2k+ machine is worthless to me without the connectivity. I'm ready to organize a strike on Apple until they really tell us what's going and FIX IT!!!. I want them to FIX IT!!! Anybody up to joining me on an "Apple Strike"? :) I have been having the same connectivity issues with my macbook pro. I’ve try everything; even installed 10.5.6 but to no avail. Some says it’s the wire, others say it’s the casing. It was working fine then in November or so, it just crapped out! $2k+ machine is worthless to me without the connectivity. I’m ready to organize a strike on Apple until they really tell us what’s going and FIX IT!!!. I want them to FIX IT!!!

Anybody up to joining me on an “Apple Strike”? :)

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