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Apple TV won't connect to wireless network

May 1, 2012 7:06PM PDT

Hi,

It seems my Apple TV is unable to connect to my wireless network even though my wireless access point is practically standing right next to it. Here are my specs:

Wireless access point: D-Link DWL-G700AP (with WPA 2 secured password)
Ethernet Switch: D-Link DES-1005D (don't know if this has anything to do with it)

Apple TV itself is 2nd generation I think. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

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More info
May 1, 2012 7:32PM PDT

More information:
Apple tv model number is A1427 so it's 3rd generation.

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does it connect to the wifi network if you
May 1, 2012 9:47PM PDT

turn OFF the security on that network?
Is the SSID hidden?

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Able to connect
May 2, 2012 12:13AM PDT

OK thanks, I turned the security off and it connected right away but I obviously can't keep my connection unsecured so how do I turn it back on and still be able to connect?

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Start with the next level of security
May 2, 2012 12:51AM PDT

work your way back up to WPA2

You could also try changing out the password for the WPA 2

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Another alternative, not always viable
May 2, 2012 12:51AM PDT

is to use a wired ethernet connection to the AppleTV

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Thanks!
May 2, 2012 1:29AM PDT

I just changed the password and now it works, maybe something I did wrong, very odd...
Anyway got it working now thanks a lot!

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(NT) you're welcome, enjoy the show
May 2, 2012 4:17AM PDT