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macOS - Notebook Hardware
Dial-up internet problem
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<blockquote data-quote="D3v1L80Y" data-source="post: 151761" data-attributes="member: 2960"><p>OK, some other things to check for and try first...</p><p></p><p>1.)Make sure the phone cord is secure on both ends, the jack and the computer</p><p>2.)Try another phone cord</p><p>3.)Try to connect using a different phone jack</p><p>4.)Do a permissions repair (might not do a thing, but always a good thing to try)</p><p>5.)Run the Hardware Test CD if you have one</p><p>6.)Trash all of your Internet Connect settings and prefs, reboot, then try setting them again from the beginning</p><p>7.)Try using a phone in the jack that you normally use the computer on</p><p></p><p></p><p>If those don't turn up any result, as a last ditch attempt you could reinstall the OS. This is a very extreme measure and should be left as the absolute LAST thing to do or try. Now, if you have done this and you still cannot connect, then you will want to call Apple or take it to a store to have it checked out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D3v1L80Y, post: 151761, member: 2960"] OK, some other things to check for and try first... 1.)Make sure the phone cord is secure on both ends, the jack and the computer 2.)Try another phone cord 3.)Try to connect using a different phone jack 4.)Do a permissions repair (might not do a thing, but always a good thing to try) 5.)Run the Hardware Test CD if you have one 6.)Trash all of your Internet Connect settings and prefs, reboot, then try setting them again from the beginning 7.)Try using a phone in the jack that you normally use the computer on If those don't turn up any result, as a last ditch attempt you could reinstall the OS. This is a very extreme measure and should be left as the absolute LAST thing to do or try. Now, if you have done this and you still cannot connect, then you will want to call Apple or take it to a store to have it checked out. [/QUOTE]
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