Network is working but can't connect to internet!

Z

zero2hero

Guest
I'm using a router for my connection.
Both Macs are running Panther and both can see one and other.
They are both configured exactly the same (apart from the IP addresses of course) with the router configuring the settings on each machine perfectly, yet only one can surf the net!

Just a bit stuck now, any ideas would greatly appreciated!

Cheers
:)
 
Joined
Oct 10, 2004
Messages
10,345
Reaction score
597
Points
113
Location
Margaritaville
Your Mac's Specs
3.4 Ghz i7 MacBook Pro (2015), iPad Pro (2014), iPhone Xs Max. Apple TV 4K
What kind of router is it. Please don't say NetGear or D-Link.....
 
OP
Z

zero2hero

Guest
An Origo 8400. However since I posted this question it's resolved itself. I actually replaced the cable with a cross over cable and it now works fine. Very bizzarre but working never-the-less. Still can't get it to connect with a normal Cat 5 cable. Any suggestions???
 

rman


Retired Staff
Joined
Dec 24, 2002
Messages
12,637
Reaction score
168
Points
63
Location
Los Angeles, California
Your Mac's Specs
14in MacBook Pro M1 Max 32GB 2TB
A cross over cable at one end has the wires crossed. Whereas a normal cable would have the wires going straight thru. Looking at the plugs on both ends a straight thru cable the red wire would be in the same position. Whereas in a crossover cable the red wire maybe in blue position on one end.

The above is just an example.
 

rman


Retired Staff
Joined
Dec 24, 2002
Messages
12,637
Reaction score
168
Points
63
Location
Los Angeles, California
Your Mac's Specs
14in MacBook Pro M1 Max 32GB 2TB
Normally the only time you would need a cross over cable is if you are connecting two computers together or if you are connecting a router to a modem. The rest of the time you are using a striaght thru cable when yo uconnect a computer to a router.
 

rman


Retired Staff
Joined
Dec 24, 2002
Messages
12,637
Reaction score
168
Points
63
Location
Los Angeles, California
Your Mac's Specs
14in MacBook Pro M1 Max 32GB 2TB
A cross over cable is cat 5 cable wire so is a straight thru cable.
 

rman


Retired Staff
Joined
Dec 24, 2002
Messages
12,637
Reaction score
168
Points
63
Location
Los Angeles, California
Your Mac's Specs
14in MacBook Pro M1 Max 32GB 2TB
Here is another thought. Most of all Apple computer are auto sensing now. Meaning that if you connect using with the wrong type of cable, it will make the adjust and work.
 

Shop Amazon


Shop for your Apple, Mac, iPhone and other computer products on Amazon.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites.
Top