MacPro Internet

[petersonwork]

Hey, now I use a pc for gaming and my mac for work and I have one ethernet cable that directly connects to my modem. Whenever I try to turn on my mac and plug in my ethernet cable I always have to like unplug, plug it back in and then restart and try unplugging and plugging itb ack in to get internet. Is there a special way to solve this problem like setting up my mac to recognize this or maybe like a certain time to insert the cable?
Thanks,
Ken

 

[drewsof07]

Do you have an airport card? I know if you have airport and need to use ethernet, you must switch it off and wait for the ethernet to be selected.

 

[corbywan]

You could go get yourself a router/switch. They aren't too spendy these days. Especially online.

 

[petersonwork]

Well, I have an airport utility but when i click it it scans and finds nothing and I can choose anything, like any off or on button. So I guess I don't have one in here?

 

[drewsof07]

Well, I have an airport utility but when i click it it scans and finds nothing and I can choose anything, like any off or on button. So I guess I don't have one in here?

Well unless you added it when you purchased it, airport cards do not come standard with the Mac Pro. I guess my advice is of no use now. But I do know that you have to give the ethernet a minute to configure itself.

 

[Consultant]

It's not the mac. You need to BUY a router.

Example:
Airport Extreme Base Station
http://www.apple.com/airportextreme/

 

[ChrisA]

Hey, now I use a pc for gaming and my mac for work and I have one ethernet cable that directly connects to my modem.....

What you need is a simple wired router. Get one from d-link or linksys for about $40 or if you like, an Apple router would work too and have a few more features.