Ethernet Connection

enchanted_angel · Aug 26, 2007

Hi, I'm new to OS X with a MacBook and have a very stupid question it seems. My MacBook connects with my wireless network perfectly, but when I plug it into my router via an ethernet cable for faster download speed, the computer does not seem to recognize the connection. Is there any setting I have to change?

dtravis7 · Aug 26, 2007

System Preferences, Network, Ethernet and be sure DHCP is selected.

Kash · Aug 26, 2007

OS X uses the first connection that is available. So if you connected to your wireless network before plugging it in via Ethernet, try disabling Airport and it should work

dtravis7 · Aug 26, 2007

Kash said:
OS X uses the first connection that is available. So if you connected to your wireless network before plugging it in via Ethernet, try disabling Airport and it should work

Another good point and very true.

riscy · Aug 27, 2007

Ok, I will post in here as I do not want to start a new thread. The topic is related.

I have an ethernet connection at work and would like to access the server where files are stored (and maybe download emails from Outlook?). I have spoken to the IT guys but they are afraid of Macs and do not understand them. I have the Mac hardwired with ethernet and have internet access, but I would like to be able to view and transfer files on the main server.

Is it possible/easy? Does it require other software?

dtravis7 · Aug 27, 2007

riscy, what OS are the servers there running?

riscy · Aug 28, 2007

Windows 2000

Chilbear · Aug 28, 2007

The IT guys need to "share" a Mac volume that is identical to the Windows volume. Easy to do. If for email only, you just set up Outlook to look for the server. Not sure about the email stuff....

I will check my server for the technique. W2000 is WAY better for Mac connectivity.

RiDE · Aug 28, 2007

Chilbear said:
The IT guys need to "share" a Mac volume that is identical to the Windows volume. Easy to do.

Can you explain this with more detail please??

riscy · Sep 3, 2007

Hi Chilbear,

thanks for the reply.

In an ideal world I would like to have access to the files on the server and also check Outlook, but the IT guys are very reluctant to even try so basically I have to do it myself if it is going to happen. I downloaded MSUAM for X from the Windows site and will try to set that up over the next few days, but I am not hopeful.

Chilbear said:
The IT guys need to "share" a Mac volume that is identical to the Windows volume. Easy to do. If for email only, you just set up Outlook to look for the server. Not sure about the email stuff....

I will check my server for the technique. W2000 is WAY better for Mac connectivity.