Can’t connect to wifi network, but in room others can?

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I am attending a conference over a few days and I am getting a error message when I try to connection my 12” G4 aluminium Powerbook to a non-passworded wifi signal/network.

Others on Macs in same room only a few feet away can connect without problem. :Grimmace:

I connect to my home wifi network without a problem.

Not sure why I cant connect but others can?

Are there any settings in regard to WEP or WPA etc that I can check?

Thanks for any suggestions…
 
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bdcs64 said:
Not sure why I cant connect but others can?

Are there any settings in regard to WEP or WPA etc that I can check?

Thanks for any suggestions…
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The only way to find out that information is to ask the admin for that network.
 
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bdcs64 said:
I am attending a conference over a few days and I am getting a error message when I try to connection my 12” G4 aluminium Powerbook to a non-passworded wifi signal/network.

Others on Macs in same room only a few feet away can connect without problem. :Grimmace:

I connect to my home wifi network without a problem.

Not sure why I cant connect but others can?

Are there any settings in regard to WEP or WPA etc that I can check?

Thanks for any suggestions…
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Is it possible that the others in the room are using iBooks or other non-aluminum notebooks? The Aluminum Powerbooks and MacBook Pros are well known for not havine the same kind of range as their plastic counterparts.
 

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