I have two comps a pc and a mac they connect thru a wireless router. The PC threw a ethernet from the router and the Macbook wirelessly.The internet works perfectly on my PC but the Mac cannot use the internet. It isays "airport is connected to the network, airport has a self assignd ip adress and may not be able to connecto the internet" does neone know how to solve this problem PLEASE HELp
2006-12-09 19:01:44 · 6 answers · asked by bawasikhpride 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
self assigned addresses are NOT good! you need to get one from a dhcp server or pre-define the address... dhcp is good, pre-defined is bad.
make sure the router does dhcp... for the pc over the wire, and the mac via the airport card.
99% of home routers do dhcp, if they are configured (the default) for it!
2006-12-09 19:06:58 · answer #1 · answered by jake cigar™ is retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the MAC has a static IP address and the PC is getting the same IP address from the DHCP server. Log into the management of the router and assign the static IP address using the mac (layer 2 address) of the MAC system. This way the DHCP server will only assign a IP address to the PC and there will be no conflict.
2006-12-09 21:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The self-assigned IP is your problem. I don't know anything about Macs, but you'll need to set its wireless connection to obtain an IP address automatically - right now its set to a static IP, which obviously isn't recognized by your router.
2006-12-09 19:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Connect your Mac by wire to your router, and then enter your router's configuration page. I am not that familiar with Macs, but your router should be able to see the Mac computer. If it does, then you have to configure your router to see the Mac wirelessly. Your router access page should have help files to assist.
Explore the routers web site (eg: www.dlink.com or www.linksys.com ect.)
2006-12-09 19:10:48 · answer #4 · answered by wazup 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just had a simolar problem and it was the router that was no good. call the toll free support line for the router and they will walk you thru the setup and diagnostics for free. then at least you'll know what the problem is for sure DONT WASTE YOUR TIME SCREWING AROUND WITH ALL THE SETTINGS....CALL THE MANUFACTURER SUPPORT LINE>...BELIEVE ME!!!!!!
2006-12-09 19:12:14 · answer #5 · answered by achronicfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read careful User's guide of Router. It's a problem of protocols. It has to work if you work.
2006-12-09 19:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by Radu M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋