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  1. Darajavahus

    Am I only one not bothered by iMac having all ports on the back?

    I really don't understand all those people all those years complaining about the ports on the back, it actually bothers me reading those complaints, I have late 2012 iMac since release and it wasn't big deal for me for a second, I have no problem at all using all those ports, and I never...
  2. S

    installing new MacBook :ro keyboard

    I s;lit some coffee in my u;;er right hand corner of my MB:.....dead key, just one. Anyone have any clues how to fix? I already ran a hair dryer and halogran lam; on things. Ordering from where and installation? Thanks...Mine is the last run of MB: with DVD drive, ethernet, Thunderbolt, Fire...
  3. S

    I use wired Ethernet primarily. How do I...

    I just got around to looking at the new laptops and iMacs, with the idea of planning the upgrades of systems here that are a few years old. It appears that Apple is phasing out hard-wired Ethernet on some models, and that's a problem for me because we use wired Ethernet 100% of the time, other...
  4. R

    Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock Ethernet issues

    Hi All, I have Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock and ethernet port on this dock suddenly stopped working. Has anyone faced this issue? I have tried all the solutions on internet and none seems to work. I use Macbook Pro 15, with Sierra OS I am in touch with Belkin support, they have not been...
  5. N

    MBP 13" mid 2012 sudden turn off only with ethernet connected (spill damage)

    TLDR and main question in bold below. I have a MBP 13" mid 2012 with interesting spill damage. I can only boot the computer with the wifi card disconnected, if I connect the wifi module the computer reboots once I log in or manually activate wifi with networksetup over SSH and ethernet. With...
  6. caspian915

    1 user has no internet, works fine for other user

    Hi all -- I can't quite find solutions to my situation so if anyone has an idea or can point me to a thread, I'd appreciate it. My MacBook Pro (early 2011) has 2 users on it, myself and my wife. We just restarted internet service in our new place with the ISP. I've had problems with it going in...
  7. T

    Filesharing between 2 Macs while 1 is on VPN

    Hi - I have 2 macs that I use for work. One should stay on my employer's VPN network (using Cisco AnyConnect VPN service). Both Macs use WiFi but I've also connected them via ethernet cable for quick and easy file/screen-sharing as needed. Only problem is the VPN connection disables the sharing...
  8. Y

    10.12.4 Beta Apple USB Ethernet Adapter

    Good Morning, since the beta 5 (10.12.4 Beta (16E189a) i cannot use my apple usb ethernet adapter. When the network cable is plugged in, the network settings shown me "cable not plugged in". Any idea how i get it work? Sebastian
  9. B

    USB 3 Ethernet Adapter Help

    Does anyone have recommendations on a good USB 3 (Type A) Ethernet Adapter that I can use with my MacBook Air 2012. Most of the ones that I have found so far require drivers which I would like to avoid. I plug my MacBook Air into an external monitor so I can't use the Thunderbolt Ethernet Adapter.
  10. R

    Resolved Trouble connecting iMac G4 on Tiger to www/LAN (is hardware broken?)

    I just got a 17" 1GHz 1GB RAM iMac G4 and updated it to the newest Tiger that it can run. Router is a TeleWell tw-eav510. I don't have much experience with integrating old and new tech and I'm having problems getting the iMac online. Actually I don't necessarily need it to connect to the...
  11. M

    Thunderbolt 2 Extension Cable

    In need of a Thunderbolt 2 extension cable (Female to male). Does any company make one? This is to connect an ethernet/usb hub via thunderbolt The permanently attached cable is too short (about 3")
  12. L

    Ethernet Internet Sharing "Incorrect Password"

    #1 I have a MacBook Pro Early 2015. I recently updated to Mac OS Sierra. I am trying to turn my computer into an internet hotspot using an ethernet cable, but I'm having issues with my other devices connecting to the network I set up. I'm using a USB Ethernet adapter USB 2.0 by kanex with the...
  13. G

    [when] will apple ever launch a powerline network adaptor?

    so the subject header says it all... do you think Apple will ever launch a powerline adaptor... if so when? also any ideas when the next airports/timecapsules are likely to be released? ie an ac airport express? ps I am new here (1st post) so please accept apologies if this is the wrong...
  14. P

    Wake from sleep - Ethernet - Self Assigned IP

    Hello, I'm somewhat new to OSx but I know my way around it. Whenever I open my Macbook from sleep it will take a few minutes for the internet to connect. The network settings will say something to the effect of "Received IP address, no internet connection". It's usually much quicker to...
  15. mstudio72

    D-Link Ethernet Adapter DUB 1312 new driver for Mac OS 10.12

    I am not be able to connect to the internet using this adapter, unfortunately D-link only released driver for mac OS 10.9-10.11 as i downloaded through their website. It won't recognize the adapter at all. I sent a ticket to d-link website but have not received any feedback. Does anyone knows...
  16. S

    Belkin USB-C Ethernet Adapter Problem

    Hi Everyone, I have a Belkin USB-c to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (F2CU040btBLK) which works well most part of the time but having only one USB-C port, along the day I need to disconnect the Ethernet cable and connect the power cable back (there is no WiFi available for the corporate network) and...
  17. O

    iMac ethernet not working, cable unplugged problem

    Hi, for my iMac late 2013 i cannot use my ethernet port. It suddenly stopped working. Here are the things about my problem and things that i try: Wifi is working No, it is not the Apple ethernet brick problem i have 3.30.1 incompatible kernel extension Ethernet cable is working, tried with a...
  18. J

    USB-Ethernet adapter changes MAC address everytime

    I got a generic USB to Ethernet adapter. Wasn't detected. Did what's mentioned here: http://inkandfeet.com/how-to-use-a-generic-usb-20-10100m-ethernet-adaptor-rd9700-on-mac-os-1011-el-capitan Its now being detected but shows different a MAC address each time in Network Utility. I have to submit...
  19. J

    I smashed my MacBook screen please help with a small problem!

    Hi guys, So basically, my MacBooks screen is smashed and I'm using it as a router to my ps4. So it picks up the wifi and then it's a wired Ethernet connection to my PlayStation 4. The problem is when I turn it on it connects to a different wifi that doesn't work properly. Is there a way to...
  20. alwaysbeincontact

    Apple time capsule and iMac 5k

    HI All, So Ive been having some internet issues with my time capsule and Apple support wants me to take it to an apple store to get diagnosed since its still under warranty. So I'm waiting for my appt to bring in and get replaced. Im now using a google router for the time being. My question...