Re: Lost connection
On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Lost connection
Hi Tom, Disregard my previous reply. On reading both your emails again I take it you are trying to connect to the Internet using an Ethernet connection, not transferring files from one Mac to the other. Turn the Firewall back on and stop sharing in system preferences ( unless you have cause to leave sharing on) If it is an Ethernet Network that you can't connect the iMac to: Is the Ethernet LED light Showing on the Port that the iMac is connected to on Router? If the LED light is NOT showing when the iMac is connected, but does show when the MacBook Pro is connected to the same port on the router; it's a problem with the Ethernet port on the iMac. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 1:37 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Lost connection
which is what i suspect - is there any dummies way of doing a double check I have swapped input points on the router and swapped cables but for whateveer reason the ethernet ''cable unplugged'' message remains unmoved On 19 May 2012 14:29, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Disregard my previous reply. On reading both your emails again I take it you are trying to connect to the Internet using an Ethernet connection, not transferring files from one Mac to the other. Turn the Firewall back on and stop sharing in system preferences ( unless you have cause to leave sharing on) If it is an Ethernet Network that you can't connect the iMac to: Is the Ethernet LED light Showing on the Port that the iMac is connected to on Router? If the LED light is NOT showing when the iMac is connected, but does show when the MacBook Pro is connected to the same port on the router; it's a problem with the Ethernet port on the iMac. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 1:37 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Lost connection
is there anything in the inner workings of the imac that might have 'cut out' the ethernet connection or is it more likel hardware? On 19 May 2012 14:32, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: which is what i suspect - is there any dummies way of doing a double check I have swapped input points on the router and swapped cables but for whateveer reason the ethernet ''cable unplugged'' message remains unmoved On 19 May 2012 14:29, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Disregard my previous reply. On reading both your emails again I take it you are trying to connect to the Internet using an Ethernet connection, not transferring files from one Mac to the other. Turn the Firewall back on and stop sharing in system preferences ( unless you have cause to leave sharing on) If it is an Ethernet Network that you can't connect the iMac to: Is the Ethernet LED light Showing on the Port that the iMac is connected to on Router? If the LED light is NOT showing when the iMac is connected, but does show when the MacBook Pro is connected to the same port on the router; it's a problem with the Ethernet port on the iMac. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 1:37 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Lost connection
I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Lost connection
On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Lost connection
Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Lost connection
no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Lost connection
I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines -
Re: Lost connection
Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives -
Re: Lost connection
ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines -
Re: Lost connection
ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe -
Re: Lost connection
Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe -
Re: Lost connection
ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe -
Re: Lost connection
Make sure you have the Ethernet cable connected to the iMac and the Modem Router before you restart the Modem Router. On 19/05/2012, at 3:08 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines -
Re: Lost connection
after modem restart and router restart and sys config on desktop - still the same, sigh On 19 May 2012 15:08, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List --
Re: Lost connection
Have you run Network Diagnostics for the Ethernet connection? System Preferences -Network -Assist Me... -Diagnostics... Do do have the same settings as on the MacBook Pro that is connecting to the Ethernet Network ok.? On 19/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: after modem restart and router restart and sys config on desktop - still the same, sigh On 19 May 2012 15:08, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Lost connection
interersting on the pref/network pane when i did the nth check of the cable connection it showed a yellow ip not known message before going to the unpl,ugged message On 19 May 2012 15:15, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: after modem restart and router restart and sys config on desktop - still the same, sigh On 19 May 2012 15:08, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives -
Re: Lost connection
The cables are definitely clicked in all the way,..enough you actually hear it click when you insert it. Had a few jobs where it just wash't sitting right. You can also try jiggling the cable slightly to see if it makes a connection. The other thing you can try is it to set Ethernet Network manually adding in your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router address. e.g. if you use a Netgear Router is 192.168.0.1, Subnet is normally 255.255.255.0 and pick a higher IP address that other devices aren't using e.g. 192.168.0.50 Click OK and see if it gets a green dot for Ethernet and then internet works. Could try a PRAM reset anyway,..never hurts,..lol. And when you moved the folder to the desktop (SystemConfiguration) it definitely moved it and didn't just make a copy of it (and left it there in Library/Preferences folder). Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: after modem restart and router restart and sys config on desktop - still the same, sigh On 19 May 2012 15:08, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any
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Ronnie , Daniel - *thanks for all your help* - I had been very very reluctant to jiggle the connection lest i break something well a few wminutes ago i got a connection green light and all - so obviousl it was hadware after all - problem is i dont really want to jam something else in there to hold it for the green light and connection... daniel is it expensive to get a new input plug? (or one from a demolished unit) ? On 19 May 2012 15:23, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: The cables are definitely clicked in all the way,..enough you actually hear it click when you insert it. Had a few jobs where it just wash't sitting right. You can also try jiggling the cable slightly to see if it makes a connection. The other thing you can try is it to set Ethernet Network manually adding in your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router address. e.g. if you use a Netgear Router is 192.168.0.1, Subnet is normally 255.255.255.0 and pick a higher IP address that other devices aren't using e.g. 192.168.0.50 Click OK and see if it gets a green dot for Ethernet and then internet works. Could try a PRAM reset anyway,..never hurts,..lol. And when you moved the folder to the desktop (SystemConfiguration) it definitely moved it and didn't just make a copy of it (and left it there in Library/Preferences folder). Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: after modem restart and router restart and sys config on desktop - still the same, sigh On 19 May 2012 15:08, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot
Re: Lost connection
Also do you have 'Using DHCP' selected? The yellow indicates you are not picking up an IP Address. On 19/05/2012, at 3:23 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: The cables are definitely clicked in all the way,..enough you actually hear it click when you insert it. Had a few jobs where it just wash't sitting right. You can also try jiggling the cable slightly to see if it makes a connection. The other thing you can try is it to set Ethernet Network manually adding in your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router address. e.g. if you use a Netgear Router is 192.168.0.1, Subnet is normally 255.255.255.0 and pick a higher IP address that other devices aren't using e.g. 192.168.0.50 Click OK and see if it gets a green dot for Ethernet and then internet works. Could try a PRAM reset anyway,..never hurts,..lol. And when you moved the folder to the desktop (SystemConfiguration) it definitely moved it and didn't just make a copy of it (and left it there in Library/Preferences folder). Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: after modem restart and router restart and sys config on desktop - still the same, sigh On 19 May 2012 15:08, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed
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if i push down on the cable connection when it is sitting in the bay/hole/opening it is green - just tring to think what is suitable to jam in the opening that wont foul anything up yes ronnie using dhcp is selected On 19 May 2012 15:30, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Also do you have 'Using DHCP' selected? The yellow indicates you are not picking up an IP Address. On 19/05/2012, at 3:23 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: The cables are definitely clicked in all the way,..enough you actually hear it click when you insert it. Had a few jobs where it just wash't sitting right. You can also try jiggling the cable slightly to see if it makes a connection. The other thing you can try is it to set Ethernet Network manually adding in your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router address. e.g. if you use a Netgear Router is 192.168.0.1, Subnet is normally 255.255.255.0 and pick a higher IP address that other devices aren't using e.g. 192.168.0.50 Click OK and see if it gets a green dot for Ethernet and then internet works. Could try a PRAM reset anyway,..never hurts,..lol. And when you moved the folder to the desktop (SystemConfiguration) it definitely moved it and didn't just make a copy of it (and left it there in Library/Preferences folder). Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: after modem restart and router restart and sys config on desktop - still the same, sigh On 19 May 2012 15:08, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:23 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 13:37, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? No I am simpl tring to get the imac to actually be connected to the network.. I am not tring to connect computers in any way If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on
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Hi Tom You can try a different cable, as some as tighter connections, so therefore fit better. The Ethernet port is generally soldered to the Motherboard/Logicboard, so not something easily replaced. You'd probably find it cheaper/easier to add a wireless card to it (depending on which mode), or set up wireless for it, if you're finding the Ethernet port is flakey,…. Might just be worth trying another cable, slight angle on it, or something like that to see if it holds on Ethernet. Kind regards Daniel (whose filling in time waiting for software to upgrade at clients, and is going to take a long time…) Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:30 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: Ronnie , Daniel - *thanks for all your help* - I had been very very reluctant to jiggle the connection lest i break something well a few wminutes ago i got a connection green light and all - so obviousl it was hadware after all - problem is i dont really want to jam something else in there to hold it for the green light and connection... daniel is it expensive to get a new input plug? (or one from a demolished unit) ? On 19 May 2012 15:23, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: The cables are definitely clicked in all the way,..enough you actually hear it click when you insert it. Had a few jobs where it just wash't sitting right. You can also try jiggling the cable slightly to see if it makes a connection. The other thing you can try is it to set Ethernet Network manually adding in your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router address. e.g. if you use a Netgear Router is 192.168.0.1, Subnet is normally 255.255.255.0 and pick a higher IP address that other devices aren't using e.g. 192.168.0.50 Click OK and see if it gets a green dot for Ethernet and then internet works. Could try a PRAM reset anyway,..never hurts,..lol. And when you moved the folder to the desktop (SystemConfiguration) it definitely moved it and didn't just make a copy of it (and left it there in Library/Preferences folder). Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: after modem restart and router restart and sys config on desktop - still the same, sigh On 19 May 2012 15:08, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the Preferences folder into the Trash.) Restart. Then see if Ethernet is showing up in System Preferences. Ensure the cable does click into the Port. You may need to reset other Networking settings by removing the file. I have found that can fix it on some machines. See how that goes. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr
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Daniel/Ronnie thanks again appreciate your patience cheers Tom alwas goes to show wamug list is a brilliant idea and practical and friendly light in the gloom etc etc On 19 May 2012 15:36, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Hi Tom You can try a different cable, as some as tighter connections, so therefore fit better. The Ethernet port is generally soldered to the Motherboard/Logicboard, so not something easily replaced. You'd probably find it cheaper/easier to add a wireless card to it (depending on which mode), or set up wireless for it, if you're finding the Ethernet port is flakey,…. Might just be worth trying another cable, slight angle on it, or something like that to see if it holds on Ethernet. Kind regards Daniel (whose filling in time waiting for software to upgrade at clients, and is going to take a long time…) Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:30 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: Ronnie , Daniel - *thanks for all your help* - I had been very very reluctant to jiggle the connection lest i break something well a few wminutes ago i got a connection green light and all - so obviousl it was hadware after all - problem is i dont really want to jam something else in there to hold it for the green light and connection... daniel is it expensive to get a new input plug? (or one from a demolished unit) ? On 19 May 2012 15:23, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: The cables are definitely clicked in all the way,..enough you actually hear it click when you insert it. Had a few jobs where it just wash't sitting right. You can also try jiggling the cable slightly to see if it makes a connection. The other thing you can try is it to set Ethernet Network manually adding in your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router address. e.g. if you use a Netgear Router is 192.168.0.1, Subnet is normally 255.255.255.0 and pick a higher IP address that other devices aren't using e.g. 192.168.0.50 Click OK and see if it gets a green dot for Ethernet and then internet works. Could try a PRAM reset anyway,..never hurts,..lol. And when you moved the folder to the desktop (SystemConfiguration) it definitely moved it and didn't just make a copy of it (and left it there in Library/Preferences folder). Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: after modem restart and router restart and sys config on desktop - still the same, sigh On 19 May 2012 15:08, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all working, then you can try resetting Network. To do this, you do the following:- Go to Macintosh HD - Library - Preferences. FInd a folder called System Preferences. well first find - its not there... Drag this off to the desktop (for save keeping incase you need to put it back if it doesn't work). It will copy it to the Desktop (depending on your OSX version). (Note: If the folder is only copied to the Desktop, then you'll need to move the one in the
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No worries. Though, I'd make sure to get Ronni's name right (no 'e') otherwise she might not help,…lol :o) Sorry couldn't resist, as so many times I see it spelt wrong on this list,..and yet for the amount she posts, I was sure people would get it right….lol :) (Not a dig at you, just an overall observation,…) :o) hehe Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:39 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: Daniel/Ronnie thanks again appreciate your patience cheers Tom alwas goes to show wamug list is a brilliant idea and practical and friendly light in the gloom etc etc On 19 May 2012 15:36, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Hi Tom You can try a different cable, as some as tighter connections, so therefore fit better. The Ethernet port is generally soldered to the Motherboard/Logicboard, so not something easily replaced. You'd probably find it cheaper/easier to add a wireless card to it (depending on which mode), or set up wireless for it, if you're finding the Ethernet port is flakey,…. Might just be worth trying another cable, slight angle on it, or something like that to see if it holds on Ethernet. Kind regards Daniel (whose filling in time waiting for software to upgrade at clients, and is going to take a long time…) Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:30 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: Ronnie , Daniel - *thanks for all your help* - I had been very very reluctant to jiggle the connection lest i break something well a few wminutes ago i got a connection green light and all - so obviousl it was hadware after all - problem is i dont really want to jam something else in there to hold it for the green light and connection... daniel is it expensive to get a new input plug? (or one from a demolished unit) ? On 19 May 2012 15:23, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: The cables are definitely clicked in all the way,..enough you actually hear it click when you insert it. Had a few jobs where it just wash't sitting right. You can also try jiggling the cable slightly to see if it makes a connection. The other thing you can try is it to set Ethernet Network manually adding in your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router address. e.g. if you use a Netgear Router is 192.168.0.1, Subnet is normally 255.255.255.0 and pick a higher IP address that other devices aren't using e.g. 192.168.0.50 Click OK and see if it gets a green dot for Ethernet and then internet works. Could try a PRAM reset anyway,..never hurts,..lol. And when you moved the folder to the desktop (SystemConfiguration) it definitely moved it and didn't just make a copy of it (and left it there in Library/Preferences folder). Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: after modem restart and router restart and sys config on desktop - still the same, sigh On 19 May 2012 15:08, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok off to the modem to do a restart on that as well - sorry that this is dragging out like this On 19 May 2012 15:06, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Did you restart the Modem / Router as well? On 19/05/2012, at 3:04 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: ok with system config file on desktop, and restart - nothing has changed the cable unplugged message in preferences On 19 May 2012 15:01, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: ok On 19 May 2012 15:00, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Drag the folder to your desktop as Daniel suggested. DON'T put it in the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 19/05/2012, at 2:57 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: I am a bit confused re the system configuration folder - should i put it in trash? or just another folder on the desk top? On 19 May 2012 14:53, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: no probs just going in On 19 May 2012 14:49, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Sorry mistype - that should read SystemConfiguration. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 4s --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** On 19/05/2012, at 2:43 PM, Tom Hogarth wrote: On 19 May 2012 14:40, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: I would normally have suggested a PRAM reset, but now in OSX that doesn't affect Network anymore, but still worth a go sometimes,… If you're sure all cables are all
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Hi Tom, Are you trying to transfer some files from one computer to the other? If so: 1. Sharing for Everyone in System Preferences -- Sharing) to enable the two devices to communicate ? 2. Disable the Firewall (System Preferences - Security -. Firewall) 3. Then shutdown both computers and restart them one at a time. They will look for connections when they boot up. Let us know how you get on please. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/05/2012, at 12:57 PM, Tom Hogarth twshoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wamuggers I have an older imac that refuses to acknowledge connected ethernet cables ''either the cable for ethernet is not plugged in or the device at the other end is not responding'' The router and cables have all come up ok when checked and changed around The macbook pro that this is being sent from - it is connecting and everything is ok I have tried searching for this problem high and low but seem stumped. Any suggestions? Thanks to anyone who might have an idea tom problem imac running 10.6.8 2 Ghz intel core duo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
