Huck
Level 1
(14 points)
Q: my internet connection drops out
my internet connection drops out using my Mini. I can go through diagnostics and immediately connect. Connection drops out in less than a minute. I am using an airport extreme which connects to an ISP modem. This only happens to my mini. I have no problem using my laptop or either of 2 ipads (Wi-Fi only).
I have gone through re-configuration to no avail. Any suggestions?
Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
BDAqua
Level 10
(123,860 points)
Hi Huck, might try this...
Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712
10.5, 10.6, 10.7 & 10.8…
System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.
10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x/10.8.x instructions...
System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.
The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.
If using Wifi/Airport...
Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.
For 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
(There may be better or faster DNS numbers in your area, but these should be a good test).
Click OK.
