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[macattack123]

I'm trying my best to learn Korean but this morning for the 3rd time i had an internet dude trying to explain to me why my internet wont connect. I dont speak Korean Mr, ARGH!!!!!

My problem is, and hopefully someone can help me, i have a mac that wont connect to the internet. Ive got all the cables and its all wired up but thats it, ive been left with that becasue the guy doesnt understand A. what im saying and B. that my computer is infact, not a PC.

For all apple users in Korea, how did you manage to connect to the web?

First off, my wireless is guffed so it's cables all the way. I have to do what you usually do when you go with a new internet provider, enter all the details. Dont i? Like number, address etc etc etc

Anyone, please help!!! I cant sit in internet cafes anymore where it seems EVERYONE smokes and most are trying to kill each other with online games.

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[Forward Observer]

I thought everyone knew that Macs can't connect to the internet in Korea.

[grandpa]

If you have a problem with your router, then buy a new router.

If it's your Mac, then buy a USB wi-fi connector thing'a'magiger.

[skeeterses]

I've seen people connect to the Internet on linux machines in Korea. So it should be possible to do the same with the Mac. Also, all macs made within the past few years are based on a unix kernel, so there's a chance that there should be some linux or unix commands that will get your mac connected to the internet.

Anyone who knows Korean should go to naver and find some information on hooking macs up to the internet in Korea.

[fortysixyou]

I plugged the internet cable (Korean) into my iMac, and it simply worked.

I've seen tons of Koreans use macs and get on the internet.

It's not a problem with your computer, it's a problem with the internet.

[jmuns]

its going to depend on what kind of internet service you are using. at my school i had to enter in the I.P. address, gateway, dns, and all the other numbers to connect. are you familiar with configuring your computer? if not, go to system preferences, then network, then from the drop down select built in ethernet. now for my modem at my house i simply have to click the Ethernet Tab and then change the configure drop down box to 'automatic' hit apply and it connects. i would suggest trying that approach.

[eIn07912]

It also depends on what mac you have. I have a Macbook. The macbooks airport has a bit of an issue. It's been reported online extensively and apple wont fess up that they made a huge blunder.

The airport wont stay connected to a router completely while running off battery power. If you leave it plugged in (as I do) it stays on about 90% of the time. You can try giving your router a unique name, switching the channel, turning off all other blue tooth devices, blocking all other routers in your area, etc... none of it works. As far as I know, new macbooks and all macbook pros don't have this issue.

If you're running a desktop, you may need to switch out your ethernet card as the serious they installed in new imacs and mac pros from 2006 - late 2008 fried out easily. Mine toasted just days after the warranty expired (ironic, huh?). Luckily, I go wireless all the time, so I've never had the need to replace it. It just sits there. Taking up space. Restricting air flow. Like a dead tooth rooted in your mouth.

I love apple, and 98% of the stuff they make works perfectly. That other 2% though messes up so bad, it makes me want to yank my ihair out.

[macattack123]

Thanks guys, yeah some good advice and i will defo go and try it.

I love apple and never thought it would be a problem. I did wonder whether to bring my laptop with me or whether to buy one here. Might have been easier to just buy one?

It's an ibook and im sure ive seen another teacher use the same computer. I've enabled the help of a Korean co-teacher and he's gonna head round to try and fix the problem tonight.

Everyone i've asked so far says "oh i just plugged it in and it worked right away"....they then go on to tell me they have PC's. Hmmmmm.

I'll let you all know what happens, incase theres other peeps out there stressing over the same problem.

Thanks everyone!!

[ThingsComeAround]

I've heard the same...
Played War 3 and one day it would just cut off- I'd lose (the game AND 'net access )

Called the technician in twice. First one said it was the router. Replaces that. Fixed? No way. Second technician said it was because I have a mac

Switched to LG and never been happier

[madoka]

[proustme]

+1

[themagicbean]

You just need to have a tech come over and change your OS language to Korean to make it easy on him. I'm on a mac and needed support. So I changed the OS language to Korean (easy to do on a mac) and the tech set me up pretty fast ... but he had done it on one other mac before, my friends', which took all morning.

[PeteJB]

I'd do a house call if you like, but I have no experience with Macs.

PS: Almost all internet terminology in Korean is the same as English, just with Korean pronunciation.

[jonpurdy]

There's nothing different about how Macs and PC connect to the internet. The only differences come from specific application software (like IE and such). TCP/IP is the same on all platforms. If it's not working it's because it's 1) configured incorrectly, or 2) they are having service problems.

I've had two home connections here. Both used DHCP (automatic config) so I just plugged my MacBook Pro in and it worked without any problem. Just leave your Network settings on automatic.

At school, everything is manual. You need to enter an IP address, router, subnet, and DNS. This is usual for school and office but not usual for a home connection.

If you need a tech there, definitely switch your OS language to Korean. It's done in the International system preference.