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 - < >>>>>> 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>
