Black Macbook running 10.5.8 reporting Connection Timeout to Wifi network
We recently bought my grandfather a refurbished Macbook. It is running the
most up-to-date version of leopard -- Mac OS X 10.5.8. His computer does
not connect to his wifi network, which is run via a comcast router. The
macbook recently was able to connect to his network, but now a "connection
timeout" is preventing him from getting wireless internet.
Two things are strange about his wifi issue. One, my iphone, ipad, and
computer are able to connect to his wifi network. The only device that
cannot connect is his device.
Second, his macbook connects to wifi at other locations, including my
office and at my home. The only place the device cannot get wireless
internet is at his home.
Here are a few details that are probably important. My iphone, ipad, and
computer, which all connect to the wifi network in his home, are running
software much more recent than Mac OSX 10.5.8. Also, the wireless networks
at my office and my home operate via Mac airports. My grandfather does not
have an airport at his home.
Does anyone know why a Macbook running 10.5.8 might be able to connect to
wifi networks connected via Mac Airports but not via a comcast router that
other apple products can connect to?
Thanks for your help.
-- David
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