Therefore, you have to select a WiFi network or Ethernet if you are using a wired Internet connection. They just don't care or haven't fixed it yet. The next steps require the Internet connection. So it would be as follows: Modem Connected to the router WAN. Looks like there might be an issue with 2010 issue computers. The best way to set up the network would be to use a router connected to the modem then connect all the other computers to the router. He could connect just fine, but my Macpro can still only connect via wifi - no ethernet.Ĭompletely annoyed, I searched for others having this issue, and there are many pages of posts about this same problem on minis, macbook pros and mac pros plus some connection to Thunderbolt. Follow the steps below to set up your router. Tips: If you need the IPv6 internet connection, please refer to the section of Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection. they came the same day, replaced the router, and the tech brought his laptop. The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you to set up your router. Unfortunately, this doesnt help with the larger MacBook/FireWire issue, which is that you cant connect FireWire drives, video cameras, etc. Once connected, transfers will happen very quickly.
They did many tests and told me it was my router.Ĭalled Comcast again. Basically, the Mac OS is smart enough to set up a functional network if you connect two machines together using Ethernet (or FireWire) cable. I was on the phone with Apple for 1.5 hrs. Sorry guys, I was finishing up a contract then holidays, then flu.