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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 775558" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Just because you can access the net via your iPhone, doesn't necessarily mean the router is setup OK. Your MacBook may or may not be at fault.</p><p></p><p>As a test, run an ethernet cable from the router to your MacBook. If the connection holds without disconnecting, then you know that it's definitely wireless related. </p><p></p><p>The intermittent connection problem can be due to interference from another local network operating on the same channel as your router, or even something as simple as a 2.4 GHz phone being used in and around your home.</p><p></p><p>Try going into the Netgear router menu and changing the channel it's broadcasting on. Most routers default to channel 11. If after doing that the connection is still intermittent, go back into the router and temporarily remove all security (WEP, WPA, WPA2). See if that helps.</p><p></p><p>If everything fails, you may have a problem with the wireless setup or even the airport card in your MacBook. As a final test, take your MacBook to a place that has free wireless - StarBucks, Library, etc and see if the same thing occurs.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 775558, member: 46727"] Just because you can access the net via your iPhone, doesn't necessarily mean the router is setup OK. Your MacBook may or may not be at fault. As a test, run an ethernet cable from the router to your MacBook. If the connection holds without disconnecting, then you know that it's definitely wireless related. The intermittent connection problem can be due to interference from another local network operating on the same channel as your router, or even something as simple as a 2.4 GHz phone being used in and around your home. Try going into the Netgear router menu and changing the channel it's broadcasting on. Most routers default to channel 11. If after doing that the connection is still intermittent, go back into the router and temporarily remove all security (WEP, WPA, WPA2). See if that helps. If everything fails, you may have a problem with the wireless setup or even the airport card in your MacBook. As a final test, take your MacBook to a place that has free wireless - StarBucks, Library, etc and see if the same thing occurs. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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