Ethernet Connection

enchanted_angel · enchanted_angel #1 (**permalink**)

08-26-2007, 07:55 PM

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 · dtravis7 #2 (**permalink**)

08-26-2007, 08:01 PM

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

Kash · Kash #3 (**permalink**)

08-26-2007, 10:13 PM

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 · dtravis7 #4 (**permalink**)

08-26-2007, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kash

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 · riscy #5 (**permalink**)

08-27-2007, 04:02 AM

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 · dtravis7 #6 (**permalink**)

08-27-2007, 07:00 AM

riscy, what OS are the servers there running?

riscy · riscy #7 (**permalink**)

08-28-2007, 12:25 PM

Windows 2000

Chilbear · Chilbear #8 (**permalink**)

08-28-2007, 07:54 PM

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 · RiDE #9 (**permalink**)

08-28-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chilbear

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 · riscy #10 (**permalink**)

09-03-2007, 11:21 AM

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chilbear

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.

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riscy #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2007 Location: Kazakhstan Posts: 135 Mac Specs: White MacBook 1.83GHz 120GB Leopard and XP	08-27-2007, 04:02 AM 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?
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Member Since: Aug 27, 2007 Location: Kazakhstan Posts: 135 Mac Specs: White MacBook 1.83GHz 120GB Leopard and XP	08-28-2007, 12:25 PM Windows 2000
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Member Since: Jun 14, 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 574 Mac Specs: 2xiMac24 w Parallels 6 (1x White, 1x Aluminum), iPhone 3GS with iOS5	08-28-2007, 07:54 PM 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.
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