Connect Problem

ns wrote:
> nospam DeleteThis @nospam.edu (ns) wrote:
>
>> Also CB on WebTv posting.
>>
>> I have a problem in that the Airport Status Box shows tht I am
>> connected via wireless. Shows the signal level, base station id, etc.
>>
>> However, on 3 browsers, Firefox, Opera, and Safari tell me that I am
>> not connected.
>>
>> Running the diagnostics says, I am connected (ok) but perhaps I've
>> typed the url wrong. How many ways are there to type www.apple.com?
>>
>> Opinions? Bear in mind, please I've had this MacBook for a short time
>> and this is the first serious problem to come up.
>>
>> I'm sure if I had more time on it, I could figure it out.
>>
>> OH...tried the ISP, unable to get thru so far.
>>
>> Thanks....
>
>
> Forgot to add, that the only new thing I've done this evening is to buy
> and download the Quicktime MPEG 2 pkg. But, it was from the Apple
> Store.
>
> Should this make a diffeance?
>

I'm assuming that your wireless set-up DID work at one time, but now it
doesn't?

The Airport status bar just means that you're connected to the wireless
network, however, it sounds like you're not connected to the Internet.
Re-booting the router and then the Airport usually fixes the problem.
If that doesn't work, try connecting your computer directly to the
Ethernet cable and see if you can get a connection that way. If not, it
may be a problem with your ISP. Of course, if your wireless system has
never worked, you may not have the Airport set up correctly.
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nospam DeleteThis @nospam.edu (ns) wrote:

> Also CB on WebTv posting.
>
> I have a problem in that the Airport Status Box shows tht I am
> connected via wireless. Shows the signal level, base station id, etc.
>
> However, on 3 browsers, Firefox, Opera, and Safari tell me that I am not
> connected.
>
> Running the diagnostics says, I am connected (ok) but perhaps I've typed
> the url wrong. How many ways are there to type www.apple.com?
>
> Opinions? Bear in mind, please I've had this MacBook for a short time and
> this is the first serious problem to come up.
>
> I'm sure if I had more time on it, I could figure it out.
>
> OH...tried the ISP, unable to get thru so far.
>
> Thanks....

Do you have working DNS servers?

Here is one more way to enter www.apple.com

http://17.112.152.32

If this works, but http://www.apple.com does not, then it is most
likely a problem with your DNS servers.

And while we are at it, try

http://64.233.187.99

for Google.com

Another possibility is that your ISP requires you to login via
PPPoE and you have not taught your WiFi base station how to do
that.

All of the above have been wild guesses. Hopefully it might be
helpful.

Bob Harris
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