network

hey! So my home network storage is in need of an update - I currently have a qnap NAS which results in 4 finder sidebar locations all for the same drive - which is ugly. I currently have a Mac mini used as a media server, connected to a qnap nas where my media is stored - however streaming can...

I have an irritating speed issue in my home network. My network has gigabit switches like this: Switch 1 <- Switch 2 <- iMac 1, iMac 2 Switch 1 <- Switch 3 <- Mac Mini 1, Airport Extreme Switch 1 <- Mac Mini 2 All Macs are manually set to 1000BaseT in their respective network settings, and...

Hello, I am in the process of setting up a new NAS box and I wanted to see if there was a better way to handle all of my digital music and video files in terms of file structure on the NAS box. Currently I have the following: MultimediaMaster\Artist Name\Album Title\Tracks...

I have two Macbook pros, One with OSX 10.5.8, which don't want to upgrade becuase of boatload of expensive software aboard. The other is running Yosemite. I also have a Mac mini running Yosemite. The older OS Macbook pro has had no problems with built in en0 interface and usb-ethernet adapter...

Hi, I have a Wifi and my MacBook and iPhone both connects just fine. When I connect my iPhone to my Mac using USB, the iPhone loses WiFi and reverts back to 4G. After this the iPhone can't even reach the internet over the 4G connection. I removed the iPhone USB network service from the...

I'd like to connect my macbook to the the school print server, but i don't know how to get it to work. There is a guide on how to do in in windows with the steps being: Step 1 -open windows credentials Step 2 -enter address, username and password Step 3 -open explorer, go to the...

Hi, I have a late-2013 MacBook Pro 15" that randomly drops its wifi connection. When this happens, the wifi icon in the menu bar shows that it is connected, but I'm unable to reach any websites and I'm unable to reach any other computers inside my network. When this happens, the only way to...

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...

I've been using this lately to update apps on macs in my office. Basically, we let our users install apps but they are not so great at updating them.

Hi guys, I recently enabled "guest network" on my Airport Extreme (Tower model, running version 7.7.8) I connected as a guest to check the limitations and I noticed that Airplaying photos and videos to my Apple TV still works on it. I'd like to disable that, is there a way? I tried searching...

I bought an iPhone 7 plus on launch day and know several other people who own either an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. The issue we are all experiencing is that on 3G we are not able to receive calls, send messages or use data. If we switch airplane mode off and on again or turn mobile data off...

Hi, For our 2bedroom apartment I have spots without good coverage of WIFI. My cable modem is connected with an ethernet to Airport Express (A1392). I use powerline to bring internet to another Airport Express (A1392) at the bedroom. Now I want to bring internet to 2nd room and for this reason...

When I'm connected via wifi to my 5ghz band and I click on settings, wifi, 5ghz info and scroll down to IPV6 address I see 3 ip addresses listed. I'm using Comcast modem router xb3 dual band. I've noticed when I'm over a family's place I only see two ip addresses instead of three. I'm curious if...

Hi Yosemite and El Capitan I connect my WD Cloud share using automator without any problem. Then I upgrade to Sierra and it won't work properly. When I try connect 2 my WD Cloud NAS in same automator program (this my usual one). First WD Cloud will connect and 2nd WD Cloud always fail to...

Hi there! I want to use a Windows 10 PC as Time machine network server. Since Sierra a SMB server is officially supported for TM backups: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH25585?viewlocale=en_US&locale=it_IT Here the TM over SMB specs...

Hello everyone, I'm hoping I'm asking in the right subforum here! I have an iMac and a MacBook Pro and I would like to synchronize the files I have on both via a local network drive (connected to my AirPort Extreme). Is there any way for macOS to treat the network drive like the iCloud Drive...

Introducing AutoMounter, a powerful menu item designed to automatically mount your network shares. We wanted our network shares always accessible and ready to use. If you've got a NAS appliance, a server at work, or even shared folders on your other computers, you'll know how time consuming it...

We are running 4 MacPro's 5.1 on a NAS via 10GBe Myricom 10G-PCIE-8C-T network adapter. After upgrading to macOs Sierra there was a maximum speed of 90 MB/s available. Myricom told us, it's a driver problem. But that's simply not true. We wrote a script which increases the speed to 1000 MB/s...

Hello Mac Community, Another question has arisen related to WiFi and Security. I am looking to get a proper answer as Google has revealed a mixed bag of decisions through multiple forums. People leaning one way and others leaning the other. Most of you are probably familiar with the settings...

Hello my name is Jeremy and am also waiting for the new MBP. (sounds like a AA meeting support group :) I also am shopping for a new access point to install in my business. My question is can the community give some recommendations on a Access Point that will take full advantage of the...