I recently moved and was using a new wireless router (Ativa). The router has worked on both computers for over a week. However, my powerbook g4 all of the sudden quit working. The airport strength signal in the upper right hand corner says that I am connected to the network and that I have full strength, but when I open firefox it says "Server cannot be found." I have called the Ativa help line and they have offered no help and don't have $50 for Apple support. Could someone please offer some advice on this? Anything helps.

[Brad]

Welcome to AppleNova, amc3.

Have you verified that your PowerBook is connecting specifically to your wireless network and not another nearby open network? Can you access the router itself by entering its IP address into a web browser? You can get the router's IP from the manual; it's usually something like 192.168.1.1.

If you haven't done this already, it helps to configure one's wireless router with a custom network name so you can always be sure where you're connected.

Brad,
I've tried to access the router through the IP and that doesnt work. I am terrible with this internet configuration stuff. How do I configure a custom network and get that connected? Thanks for your help and sorry for the lack of computer knowledge here.

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[turtle]

Originally Posted by amc3 Brad, I've tried to access the router through the IP and that doesnt work. I am terrible with this internet configuration stuff. How do I configure a custom network and get that connected? Thanks for your help and sorry for the lack of computer knowledge here.

First thing I'd do is wire connect to the router. Then open System Preferences and see what your router IP is under Network. Select the ethernet adapter and then chose the Advanced Tab. In the new window choose the TCP/IP tab. Your routers IP will be listed there. Point your browser to that address.

Originally Posted by niniandcat I have found many interesting articles on this site. Thanks to the admin and staff for being here. Thanks for having me here as well.

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