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    Using older Time Capsule (802.11n) to extend wifi network

    Would it create a bottleneck in speeds in using an older Time Capsule that has 802.11n to extend my wifi network where my current Time Capsule is 802.11 a/c as well as all my devices? Would there be a way to set up the old time capsule in a way that amplifies my network without causing a speed...
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    How to turn MacBook Pro wifi off when closed?

    Hello, My wife has a MacBook Pro (10.11) and we've noticed that it remains connected to our wifi when closed and supposed to be in sleep mode. I have already checked the energy prefs, which are as follows : Battery : 1) Put HD to sleep when possible : yes 2) Slightly dim light : yes) 3)...
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    Bluetooth transfer to PC

    Is there a way to transfer files (photos, videos, etc.) wirelessly from an iphone 7 plus to a windows 10 PC and vice versa (without using airdrop, itunes, and wifi). Only using bluetooth (like how many android phones do by paring devices).
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    Other Autoconnect to IPhone hotspot

    My IPhone Wifi hotspot (the first one in the screenshot) is shown with a different icon from any other hotspots (Android, broadband etc). This doesn't bother me except I need to manually re-connect my Mac to the hotspot whenever it's restarted/woke up from sleep, instead of it auto-connecting...
    • Avery52
    • Thread
    • hotspot reconnect wifi
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iPhone
  5. therealbirchy

    Wifi connection problems

    Hi Guys Bit of help/info please. Work for myself and recently upgraded from Macbook Air to Macbook Pro. Had no issues connecting to wifi with the Air but the Pro is hit and miss. Sometimes it won't have any problems connecting, but other times it won't connect at all, so I reset the router, turn...
  6. Maarked

    iPhone 2.4Ghz Connectivity Issues after 11.2.x +

    Over the past month+ multiple iPhones running 11.2+ have had an myriad of issues with my 2.4Ghz network at home, and on my Verizon hot spot. The issues go away when I switch to 5Ghz on either environment. I have an iPhone 5S, 6S and 7 that all have the same issues. Often times the phones will...
    • Maarked
    • Thread
    • 2.4ghz ios 11 wifi
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iOS 11
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    MacBook Air intermittent connectivity issue

    After the first year, MacBook Air 13 (2015) having no issues connecting to internet over wifi. Just over the last couple of months, I've noticed intermittent connectivity issues while connected to safari, chrome or bluetooth. The wifi signal is always strong (never loses the connection)...
    • bfresh_8
    • Thread
    • connectivity problems macbook 13 wifi
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  8. h4rdlines4

    Wifi No Hardware Installed

    Hey guys I'm refurbing 2009 mbp13 and came across a problem. After replacing the battery and redoing to thermal paste, my airport no longer works. It's not my first rodeo, but I checked and re-checked my connections inside. I've also reset the PRAM and SMC controller, run in safe mode. The...
  9. Sovon Halder

    Request Timeout for icmp_seq

    We(flatmates & I) are unable to access select websites from our devices(iPhone, MacBook, Dell laptop, Android phone etc.) Pinging the host returns the following "request timeout for icmp_seq xx". Tried rebooting & resetting the router and all our devices, didn't help. We took a new ISP...
    • Sovon Halder
    • Thread
    • icmp_seq isp request timeout router wifi
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  10. Kyle1519

    MBP not detecting 5GHz Channel 144

    Hi Everyone, Need some help with an issue I'm having with a Mid 2012 15" MBP. My 5GHz channel is setup to use channel 144 for wifi. This channel gets the best speeds and signal in my apartment so I don't want to change to another channel. The issue is, the channel doesn't show as a supported...
    • Kyle1519
    • Thread
    • 15" channels issue macbook pro mbp problem wifi wifi ac
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Printing, obsolescence and WiFi

    I operate in a small family business office. I am a family member, and we have been in construction since 1984. I manage the office and serve as IT. Over a decade ago, a local corporation downsized, eliminating some personnel and also liquidating some equipment. They eliminated some nice office...
  12. balonchiks

    MBP 13inch, 2017 model slow 5GHz wifi

    Hi, I am currently having an issue with the wifi on my new 2017 model, non touchbar 13 inch macbook pro. My setup is the following: Archer C7 router with the OpenWRT firmware installed Macbook pro 13" 2017, non touch bar model with latest High Sierra installed and updated Lenovo Carbon X1 3rd...
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    Wifi 5 GHz not working on OSX Yosemite 10.10.5

    Recently, the wireless adapter had issues reconnecting when waking up from sleep mode on my MacBook Pro (Retina 13", Late 2012). I tried solutions on the internet of deleting the configuration files on /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration, resetting SMC, and creating new location, all...
  14. mikelamar

    Wireless Printing

    Hi guys, I'd like to buy a printing/scanning machine but I don't want to use other cabling apart from power! I would like the machine to be in another room to be host. What characteristic should it have in order to work with my iMac 10.11.6 Can you please enlighten me. PS: I'd like an epson
    • mikelamar
    • Thread
    • print scan wifi
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iMac
  15. mrfrim

    High Sierra drops WiFi after roaming...

    Hi, Beside the usual roaming problems with Mac there is now a new problem with our Macs. When the client finally changes AP it first connects then the connection seems to come and go for a few seconds and finally it loses the connection and I have to manually connect to the WiFi again...
  16. Lunder89

    MacBook Air mid 2013 and Wifi after sleep

    I have recently purchased a used MacBook Air 13" from mid 2013 (Originally purchased October 2013). I know there have been a few owners before me. So it has seen some reinstalls in its lifetime. When the Mac has been in sleep for a while, and you wake it up, it does not automatically connect to...
    • Lunder89
    • Thread
    • connect help macbook air problem wifi
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  17. willmtaylor

    Help a Networking Noob

    So we just signed up with SuddenLink internet again, and as a part of the promotion, we get a free modem/wireless router combo (Arris) for 12 months. I already have a modem and an AirPort Extreme (and will return to them when the 12 mo. promo is up). Here's my question(s): With a 2,100 sq.ft...
    • willmtaylor
    • Thread
    • airport extreme arris network networking wifi
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Networking
  18. S

    Airport Extreme problems

    Hey folks. I'm after some advice. I currently have an Apple Airport Extreme as a router and a Virgin SuperHub acting as the modem for our fibre broadband. I keep experiencing various problems with our internet and our wifi and I'm not sure where to begin in establishing whether the Airport...
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    6 got weird WiFi network problems.

    I've got an iPhone 6 with latest iOS version installed that I'm using since the release day. Two weeks ago it suddenly started having connection problems. Even when I'm in a very close proximity to the router it shows 1-2 wifi bars. I thought it might be the router, changed the channel to...
  20. macduke

    Airport Extreme issues bridging with ISP router/modem

    EDIT: Solved. Disable residential gateway function and put the Airport back into regular DHCP/NAT mode from bridged. Well, this is a weird one. I've got my Airport Extreme basestation (802.11ac) setup in bridge mode connected to an ISP provided cable modem (Hitron CGNVM) that has routing...
    • macduke
    • Thread
    • airport bridge cam dhcp doorbell modem nat ring router wifi
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Networking
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