network diagnostics asks for password to connect to wireless network with no security

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in macOS edited January 2014
hi



I am trying to connect my Mac Pro to a wireless network which has no security settings. Other Macs in the house connect to the network with no problem, but the Mac Pro doesn't. I am setting up a new network as I have moved house. In the previous house the wireless worked fine on the Mac Pro.



When I click on the Airport Icon in the menu bar, the search wheel shows and it finds the network, but when I click on the name of the network typically it doesn't connect. Occasionally it does connect, and I briefly have internet access, but then the number of bars on the Airport Icon gradually reduce and then I can't connect again.



When I run Network Diagnostics from Safari, it finds the network also, but then typically asks for a WEP password for the Wireless Network when I haven't added any security to the network (occasionally it doesn't ask for a password and I can connect briefly)



I have tried resetting my Time Capsule and creating a new wireless network with a different name, but still experience the same issues.



I wonder if someone has any ideas as to what might be going on, and how I might be able to troubleshoot this.



Thanks



Nick

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    hi



    I am trying to connect my Mac Pro to a wireless network which has no security settings. Other Macs in the house connect to the network with no problem, but the Mac Pro doesn't. I am setting up a new network as I have moved house. In the previous house the wireless worked fine on the Mac Pro.



    When I click on the Airport Icon in the menu bar, the search wheel shows and it finds the network, but when I click on the name of the network typically it doesn't connect. Occasionally it does connect, and I briefly have internet access, but then the number of bars on the Airport Icon gradually reduce and then I can't connect again.



    When I run Network Diagnostics from Safari, it finds the network also, but then typically asks for a WEP password for the Wireless Network when I haven't added any security to the network (occasionally it doesn't ask for a password and I can connect briefly)



    I have tried resetting my Time Capsule and creating a new wireless network with a different name, but still experience the same issues.



    I wonder if someone has any ideas as to what might be going on, and how I might be able to troubleshoot this.



    Thanks



    Nick



    Have you tried AP Grapher to see whether your base station is conflicting with other access points in the area by way of channel chosen?
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