For the last few months my internet connection has been dropping out very regularly. Couldn’t stand it any longer, decided to try and fix it.
Imac – OS 10.5.8 (need to stay on this as I have HP Laserjet 3055 and the scan function is not supported in later OS… a couple of years ago I updated to Snow leopard and then had to go back to 10.5.8 and that was a big headache for me.
Also have Macbook – OS 10.9.5 and IPAD and 2 Iphone – 5S
I have Airport extreme I.P. 10.0.1.1 ; 802.11n ( 2nd Generation)
Belkin Modem :F5D5630au v2 4 port modem
1. Called service provider: – my line is good – no problems with internet
2. Called Belkin – everything working as it should on Modem
3. Called Apple as A/P Extreme said it didn’t have a valid IP address
4. Genius bar apptm – took A/P extreme … all they did was reset the box
5. Now back at home trying to get everything to work …and no luck
It seems A/P extreme has the same default gateway as the Belkin modem – 10.1.1.1. Can A/P extreme gateway be changed from this?
When I plug Macbook into Belkin Modem with Ethernet cable – internet connection works and is good – does not drop out.
When I plug Imac directly into Belkin modem with Ethernet – again internet connection works and is good – does not drop out.
But, this is not how I want it setup. I was using my macbook and IPAD wirelessly throughout the house. I want to use Wireless Airport. How I had it set up before all this trouble is:
IMAC connected to A/P Extreme with Ethernet cable. Then I had an Ethernet cable going from the back of the A/P Extreme to one of the ports in the Belkin Modem. I also have Ethernet cable from HP Laserjet going to back of A/P Extreme. Now if I set up like this, A/P extreme has the flashing Amber light - it does not get to the solid green light…thus wireless airport not working and printer not working.
Can someone please help me to get this network working correctly – I have limited network knowledge. I know my IMAC is using the old OS of 10.5.8 but I don’t want to buy a new Laserjet or stand alone scanner. If only HP put out all the drivers, I wouldn’t be in this mess! Is there a work around solution to this issue? I’m assuming the problem is the A/P extreme gateway of 10.1.1.1 is conflicting with the Belkin one.
Thank you
Imac – OS 10.5.8 (need to stay on this as I have HP Laserjet 3055 and the scan function is not supported in later OS… a couple of years ago I updated to Snow leopard and then had to go back to 10.5.8 and that was a big headache for me.
Also have Macbook – OS 10.9.5 and IPAD and 2 Iphone – 5S
I have Airport extreme I.P. 10.0.1.1 ; 802.11n ( 2nd Generation)
Belkin Modem :F5D5630au v2 4 port modem
1. Called service provider: – my line is good – no problems with internet
2. Called Belkin – everything working as it should on Modem
3. Called Apple as A/P Extreme said it didn’t have a valid IP address
4. Genius bar apptm – took A/P extreme … all they did was reset the box
5. Now back at home trying to get everything to work …and no luck
It seems A/P extreme has the same default gateway as the Belkin modem – 10.1.1.1. Can A/P extreme gateway be changed from this?
When I plug Macbook into Belkin Modem with Ethernet cable – internet connection works and is good – does not drop out.
When I plug Imac directly into Belkin modem with Ethernet – again internet connection works and is good – does not drop out.
But, this is not how I want it setup. I was using my macbook and IPAD wirelessly throughout the house. I want to use Wireless Airport. How I had it set up before all this trouble is:
IMAC connected to A/P Extreme with Ethernet cable. Then I had an Ethernet cable going from the back of the A/P Extreme to one of the ports in the Belkin Modem. I also have Ethernet cable from HP Laserjet going to back of A/P Extreme. Now if I set up like this, A/P extreme has the flashing Amber light - it does not get to the solid green light…thus wireless airport not working and printer not working.
Can someone please help me to get this network working correctly – I have limited network knowledge. I know my IMAC is using the old OS of 10.5.8 but I don’t want to buy a new Laserjet or stand alone scanner. If only HP put out all the drivers, I wouldn’t be in this mess! Is there a work around solution to this issue? I’m assuming the problem is the A/P extreme gateway of 10.1.1.1 is conflicting with the Belkin one.
Thank you
