Shut down XP.
Just on the Mac side, attempt to connect to the wireless signal in the hotel.
Once the Mac says it is connected, go to System Preferences > Network and take a look at the IP address you airport card thinks it has.
From what you are describing, I would lay odds that the address starts with 169. This is a self assigned address and, as you have found out, does not allow you to do anything.
I had the same problem this weekend with my iPhone and a new Wireless "N" router. Says it connected but did not get an IP address from the Router.
Some routers do not play nicely with the DHCP side of the Mac. If this was at the house, I would advise a firmware update. As it is, you could ask but I doubt you would get much of a response. Other than, "It works with Windows so it must be OK." Yeah, right!
Here is something you can try. Set the wireless card to be NOT DHCP. Taking a cue for the windows side, pick an IP address that is in the range that the hotel is pushing out.
Then try to connect.
Good luck
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Hi folks,
here's the issue. I have a Macbook Pro, running Leopard, and Parralels with XP. I'm trying to log onto a WiFi network in a hotel - free access - but only the parallels side will allow me to load and access the internet. Leopard says there is a good signal strength, recognises the signal but just won't play!! It is annoying the hell out of me! Parallels works fine. Other items such as iTunes and iChat won't load with Leopard either.
If I connect via ethernet, neither parallels OR Leopard work, but both show they are connected.
All the systems check out ok, connection etc, DNS, but it is almost as if it won't move off the 'I connected' stage!! It is driving me crazy.
Currently I have a shiny Macbook, that has to run as a Windows-based PC to function - the shame of it!!!!!
I used it at Schiphol airport (WiFi, where you brought access time) and everythning worked perfectly.
Currently working in Kazakhstan, so I REALLY need my Maccie to play nicely!!!
Best regards
Garfy007
PS This has also been posted on the 'wireless' forum ![]()

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