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  1. robbiemcmartin

    Setting up MacBook as a wired network bridge

    Can anyone help? I've recently bought a new Smart TV and i'm trying to use my MacBook Pro as a network bridge from a shared wifi hotspot to my TV. I'm using a Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter and ethernet cable plugged directly into my TV. The TV shows that it's connected, however receives no...
  2. stonewallkid

    How do I add a device before router on network?

    I have a setup at work where the computer is in the office and the ethernet plugs into the wall. From there it runs in the walls across the building to another location. I just got a security camera system that requires the hard drive to be plugged into the computer and the router. The router...
  3. D

    Setup a NAS within OSX / MacOS?

    G'day, I have a 2011 Corei5 MacMini hooked up to the TV, currently running Mac OS X El Capitan. I already have a 2TB USB Drive hanging out the back of it, and wondered if its possible to set it up as a NAS to share to both Windows and Mac computers. is there some software that will help share...
    • Dreama
    • Thread
    • freenas mac mini mac os macos nas network os x share
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Networking
  4. 1

    Network storage advice please! External raid or TimeCapsule

    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...
  5. K

    Network speed inconsistencies

    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...
  6. rhett7660

    File Structure of Audio and Video Files Recommendations

    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...
  7. J

    Difficulty with two ethernet interfaces

    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...
  8. N

    iPhone loses all network connectivity when connected to a mac using USB

    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...
    • nmodin
    • Thread
    • ios network usb wifi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iOS 10
  9. B

    Need help connecting Mac to windows printserver

    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...
  10. smirk

    Wifi drops randomly, only this computer

    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...
    • smirk
    • Thread
    • macbook pro network wifi
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. 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...
    • Riku7
    • Thread
    • 10.4 ethernet imac g4 internet lan network powerpc ppc tiger wifi
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  12. subdream

    Worth knowing - Update apps with any account. Handy if you are admin on Network.

    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.
  13. rudychidiac

    How can I disable AppleTV airplay for guest network users?

    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...
  14. fezzzer

    iPhone 7/7 Plus UK Network issues?

    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...
    • fezzzer
    • Thread
    • ee uk iphone 7 iphone 7 plus network three three uk u.k.
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iPhone
  15. peixesloucos

    Network Airport Expresses

    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...
  16. B

    IPV6 IPHONE 6s plus IOS 10.1.1 Question

    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...
    • blipboop2
    • Thread
    • ios 10 ipv6 network
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iOS 10
  17. Jay-Jacob

    Automator failure connect NAS shares

    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...
    • Jay-Jacob
    • Thread
    • automator cloud connect nas network sierra wdmycloud
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Networking
  18. K

    Time Machine backup on Windows 10 "server"

    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...
  19. MinEderPlayz

    Treating a network drive like the iCloud Drive

    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...
  20. speedingant

    AutoMounter your NAS Shares - Native macOS App

    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...
    • speedingant
    • Thread
    • afp auto automount drive mount nas network nfs share smb
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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