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>
