If the AirPort icon is not there (top menu bar on right hand
side): Apple > System Preferences > Network > AirPort >
check box "Show AirPort status on menu bar".
I've got the airport running and I've tapped in the right WEP
key and stuff but apparently 'There was an error joining the
AirPort network "BTHomeHub-598D"
Sometimes, you have to tell the system that the WEP key
is hexadecial (if it's the case!) by adding 0x at the beginning of
the key (zero x +26 chars for a 128 bits key, or 10 chars for 64
bits).
So lets say my normal WEP key (which incidentally
just works with every other sodding wireless device in my
house) is ten characters long.. Letters and numbers.
this is similar to the problem i had with my ipod touch. Wep
worked fine for every device i own apart from the touch, it just
would not connect. After advice from someone on here i changed to
wpa and it worked. Granted wpa is better but apple products should
still work with wep, all other manufacturers products do.
@map: yes it does for me too,
with ABS or any other router! The only issue with WEP is it's
really weak (as pointed by @phoneboy, if I understand correctly
;).
34 comments so far
They should just work. The Apple stores are usually happy to help over the phone if they can. Call your local store.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by JebBrilliant.
No no - I'm sure it works... but where's the 'connect to my wireless internet' button?
3 months, 3 weeks ago by whatleydude.
Airport icon (radar) on menu bar.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by map.
At the top there is a menu bar. There should be a wireless icon there.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by JebBrilliant.
It's the little grey (or black if connected) fan
3 months, 3 weeks ago by pashazade.
... or empty if airport is off.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by map.
Or at the bottom in the menu there there should be a white square that when u mouse over it it should say settings or something of the sort.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by JebBrilliant.
System preferences?
3 months, 3 weeks ago by whatleydude.
AH HA!
Found it using 'Finder' to find 'Airport'
3 months, 3 weeks ago by whatleydude.
@whatleydude - which OS are you using? Tiger or Leopard (Apple->About This Mac)
3 months, 3 weeks ago by pashazade.
If the AirPort icon is not there (top menu bar on right hand side): Apple > System Preferences > Network > AirPort > check box "Show AirPort status on menu bar".
3 months, 3 weeks ago by map.
I got OS X
I've got the airport running and I've tapped in the right WEP key and stuff but apparently 'There was an error joining the AirPort network "BTHomeHub-598D"
Arse.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by whatleydude.
Sorry mate that's beyond me. Try Googling the error.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by JebBrilliant.
OS X what? 10.4. = Tiger and 10.5. = Leopard.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by map.
Did you try different WEPs (there is three to choose)?
3 months, 3 weeks ago by map.
It can get a bit confused between 64bit/128bit and Ascii/Hex sometimes. It seems to cope better with WPA keys.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by pashazade.
Pass and will do.
Got annoyed and walked out of the house..
...to be continued.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by whatleydude.
Find me on gchat if you want more help, Whatley :)
3 months, 3 weeks ago by thatcanadiangirl.
I got a feeling this won#t be the last time we here from @whatleydude on Mac user problems. Mac boys and girls be prepared! LOL
3 months, 3 weeks ago by adonisdemon.
Feel free to give me a call if you need any help
3 months, 3 weeks ago by danlane.
just works is a great marketing slogan. keywords marketing slogan.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
Sometimes, you have to tell the system that the WEP key is hexadecial (if it's the case!) by adding 0x at the beginning of the key (zero x +26 chars for a 128 bits key, or 10 chars for 64 bits).
3 months, 3 weeks ago by sachaqs.
So lets say my normal WEP key (which incidentally just works with every other sodding wireless device in my house) is ten characters long.. Letters and numbers.
What do I have to do?
3 months, 3 weeks ago by whatleydude.
Have you tried different security options using the dropdown menu? ("WEP 40/128-bit hex" instead of "WEP password")
3 months, 3 weeks ago by sachaqs.
You should be running WPA anyway ;P
3 months, 3 weeks ago by edythemighty.
this is similar to the problem i had with my ipod touch. Wep worked fine for every device i own apart from the touch, it just would not connect. After advice from someone on here i changed to wpa and it worked. Granted wpa is better but apple products should still work with wep, all other manufacturers products do.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by steves71.
Connect Mac OSX to BT Home Hub wireless
3 months, 3 weeks ago by sachaqs.
btw, MAC filtering isn't enabled on your router, right?
3 months, 3 weeks ago by sachaqs.
@sachaqs - dude, you rule. Just on my way home, will try that when I get in. Nice one.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by whatleydude.
That he does
3 months, 3 weeks ago by edythemighty.
Using WEP is like obscuring English speech with piglatin.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by phoneboy.
I'm using WEP and it works perfectly - with AirPort base station.
3 months, 3 weeks ago by map.
@map: yes it does for me too, with ABS or any other router! The only issue with WEP is it's really weak (as pointed by @phoneboy, if I understand correctly ;).
3 months, 3 weeks ago by sachaqs.
"How do I change the wireless security on my BT Home Hub to WPA?" :P
3 months, 3 weeks ago by sachaqs.