Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) - Manual (Page 64)

64 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
Network Connections
Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your MacBook Pro and into the network.
Check the cables and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers.
If you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be
sure that your network is set up properly. You need to know whether your ISP provides
only one IP address or multiple IP addresses, one for each computer.
If only one IP address is provided, then you must have a router capable of sharing
the connection, also known as network address translation (NAT) or “IP masquerading.”
For setup information, check the documentation provided with your router or ask
the person who set up your network. The AirPort base station can be used to
share one IP address among multiple computers. For information about using an
AirPort base station, check Help Center or go to the AirPort Support website at
www.apple.com/support/airport.
If you can’t resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP or network administrator.
Problems with Wi-Fi Communication
If you have trouble using Wi-Fi communication
 Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has
a wireless access point.
 Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions
that came with your base station or access point.