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>
