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Macbook Pro wont connect to network! HELP!!

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I have a macbook pro and a dell laptop. My dell connects faultlessly to my wireless router, macbook pro recognizes the network but cannot connect to it. Macbook pro works when cabled directly to the router. Im wanting to get rid of my dell, but first I need to figure out this problem with the macbook!
 
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Go to system preferences, network, airport, advanced, airport tab. Double click on your network. Enter the proper name, security, and password settings.
 
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I have a macbook pro and a dell laptop. My dell connects faultlessly to my wireless router, macbook pro recognizes the network but cannot connect to it. Macbook pro works when cabled directly to the router. Im wanting to get rid of my dell, but first I need to figure out this problem with the macbook!

Apple tends to be more picky with Networks - so if the Network is WEP good idea to set it up with WPA2;

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and if you are going to be roaming a bit you will have better surfing if you set locations for your most popular spots - leave Automatic for casual places;


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and that is further enhanced by setting the DNS numbers for the ISP at those places - look here
 

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